Texas: Texas is home to several species of tarantulas, including the Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) and the Texas tan tarantula (Aphonopelma anax). They are commonly found in grasslands, scrublands, and desert regions throughout the state
California: California is home to a diverse range of tarantula species, including the California ebony tarantula (Aphonopelma eutylenum) and the California blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius). They are often found in chaparral, coastal scrub
Arizona: Arizona is another state known for its tarantula population, with species such as the desert blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) and the Arizona blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma johnnycashi) commonly found in desert
New Mexico: New Mexico is home to several species of tarantulas, including the New Mexico brown tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) and the New Mexico tarantula (Aphonopelma moderatum). They are often found in desert, grassland
Nevada: Tarantulas are also found in Nevada, particularly in desert and semi-arid regions. Species such as the Nevada blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) and the desert blonde tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) are commonly encountered in the state
Utah: While not as abundant as in some other southwestern states, tarantulas can still be found in Utah, particularly in desert and canyon habitats. Species such as the Utah brown tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) are native to the state
Colorado: Colorado is home to several species of tarantulas, including the Colorado desert tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius) and the Colorado brown tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes). They are often found in desert, grassland
Oklahoma: Tarantulas can also be found in Oklahoma, particularly in grasslands, prairies, and forested areas. Species such as the Oklahoma brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) are native to the state
Kansas: While less common compared to some other states, tarantulas can still be found in Kansas, particularly in grasslands and prairies. Species such as the Kansas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) are native to the state