Las Vegas Spider ((exclusive)) File

The Las Vegas spider, scientifically known as Aphonopelma chalcodes , is a species of tarantula native to the southwestern United States, particularly in the Mojave Desert. This burrowing spider is relatively small, with a body length of about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) and leg span of up to 4 inches (10 cm). Its body is a striking brown color with distinctive orange or yellow markings on its abdomen.

This is the most frequently seen spider in Las Vegas gardens. They are known for building large, beautiful circular webs to catch flies and other flying insects. las vegas spider

Characterized by their tiny bodies and exceptionally long, thin legs, these are a common sight in Las Vegas garages and basements. The Las Vegas spider, scientifically known as Aphonopelma

It is not a mutant. It is not venomous. It is not hunting you. This is the most frequently seen spider in Las Vegas gardens

For over 20 years, if you walked down the Strip near the Sahara or the Stratosphere, you would see a massive, metal, mechanical spider looming over a parking lot. This was the home of one of Vegas’s last great "low-brow" attractions.