{"product_id":"aphonopelma-johnnycashi-johnny-cash-tarantula-0-5-champions-event","title":"Aphonopelma johnnycashi (Johnny Cash Tarantula) 0.5\" CHAMPIONS EVENT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphonopelma johnnycashi (Johnny Cash Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Johnny Cash Tarantula, or Aphonopelma johnnycashi, is a tarantula from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada region of California. This species is named after the legendary artist Johnny Cash, both for its darker coloration compared to other Aphonopelma and for being a true USA native tarantula, a fitting namesake in every way. Adults have a dark base coloration with blonde highlights across the legs and abdomen. This species only grows to about 4.5 inches in diagonal leg span, with a slow growth rate. Like others in the genus, this species has a very long lifespan, with females living 20 to 30 years while males live 3 to 5 years. This species is also very calm and forgiving, and one we recommend for beginner keepers who want something a little different from the usual Aphonopelma lineup. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep the Johnny Cash Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark And Blonde Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults have a dark base coloration with blonde highlights running across the legs and abdomen, a striking look that only gets more defined as it matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Man In Black:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named after the legendary musician Johnny Cash, both for its dark coloration and for its discovery near Folsom Prison in California, tied to his song \"Folsom Prison Blues.\" That connection has made this a species Cash fans and hobbyists alike specifically seek out by name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocile Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow moving and calm, not particularly defensive, and easygoing to keep day to day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Beginner Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e A calm temperament and forgiving care make this a great pick for keepers who already enjoy docile Aphonopelma but want something a little different from the usual coloration in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon In The Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because so little of what circulates has historically been captive bred, this species has been genuinely hard to source. We're excited to finally be able to offer it here as captive bred spiderlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Aphonopelma johnnycashi be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings start out around 0.5 inches, growing to an adult max of about 4.5 inches in diagonal leg span, so plan on upsizing the enclosure more than once along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 5 by 5 by 3 inches enclosure with about 1.5 inches of substrate works well to start, sized ahead of the spiderling rather than to its current size so it has room to settle in and burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect two more upsizes over this species' slow growth rate, to about 10 by 10 by 6 inches with 3 inches of substrate, then a final 14 by 14 by 10 inches with about 4.5 inches of substrate, with each cage lasting roughly 18 to 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e In line with the arid range this species comes from, typical indoor room temperature, 65 to 75 degrees F, works well without any extra heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water it and let it dry rather than keeping it damp. Aim for substrate that dries out within about a day after you add moisture, and never let it sit soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer prey no larger than about 1\/8 inch, such as pinhead crickets, at this size, feeding at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and docile, rarely defensive, and easy to work with day to day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for Aphonopelma johnnycashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovered Near Folsom, California:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described in 2016, this species was found in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Folsom Prison, the same site that inspired its name alongside its dark, Man in Black coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration Deepens With Molts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like most tarantulas, coloration shifts a bit across the molt cycle, so don't be surprised by some natural variation as this one grows and matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size Offered:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is currently the only size we offer for this species, a 0.5 inch captive bred spiderling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.5\" Spiderling CHAMPIONS EVENT","offer_id":55708912845119,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-24at4.28.25PM.jpg?v=1790281943","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/aphonopelma-johnnycashi-johnny-cash-tarantula-0-5-champions-event","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}