Aphonopelma gabeli is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, found in United States (Arizona, southern New Mexico, and west Texas).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Chiricahuan Gray Tarantula being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aphonopelma vorhiesi
- Aphonopelma steindachneri
- Aphonopelma johnnycashi
- Aphonopelma iodius
- Aphonopelma eutylenum
- Aphonopelma marxi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Aphonopelma
- Species
- Aphonopelma gabeli
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