Of the large, terrestrial spiders, this is certainly one of the most beautiful. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Originally described in 1841 by Koch, they are typically found in the Amazon rainforest areas of Brazil. certain amount of venom. Temperament and Defensiveness: They are on the bold side, but not usually aggressive. Throughout 1998, the Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula was the most desired tarantula species available and was in high demand. Although most people are not affected by this species, some These rather bold creatures begin to have adult coloration early on, making them them look like miniature adults when they are still quite young. Your tarantula will pretty much eat anything from insects to small lizards and mice. Growth Rate: Medium-fast. ! They were, or are, one of the more popular Tarantula species being kept in captivity today.
As for temperature you will want something between 75 to 80 degrees with a humidity level of about 70 percent.

Affects of this We would recommend a steady feeding of only large crickets, cockroaches and locusts. Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) Name Pronunciation: Scurria geniculata C. L. Koch, 1850 Specimen provided by Frank Somma. abdomens, which can also cause a reaction, depending on the person. As for size of your enclosure will want to have a 10 to 15 gallon tank. Giant White Knee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata), Please type the letters and numbers below, Trinidad Olive Tarantula (Holothele incei), Costa Rican Tiger Rump Tarantula (Cyclosternum fasciatum), King Baboon Tarantula (Pelinobius muticus), Brazilian Jewel Tarantula (Typhochlaena seladonia), Panama Blonde Tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher), Dwarf Wood Scorpion (Liocheles australasiae), Togo Starburst Tarantula (Heteroscodra maculata), Brazilian Red and White Tarantula (Nhandu chromatus). Juvenile: 2 - 4 cm, Sub-adult: 6 - 11 cm , Adult: 14 - 18 cm, Only registered users can write reviews.             Back to petbugs.com, Email me with questions or As always though they can eat small mice and lizards it is not recommended. dangerous, so be careful, because you don't want to find out if you are allergic or more A full shallow water dish should also be readily available with fresh clean water at all time. Acanthoscurria geniculata Ausserer, 1871, TEMPS! A nice mix of vermiculite/peat moss and coconut fiber should be just fine. Of the large, terrestrial spiders, this is certainly one of the most beautiful. Back to Caresheets This is one of the reasons that people should not handle this tarantula. The amount of calcium it consumes might end up hardening its exoskeleton which can make it harder for it to molt and in cases can cause a bad or wet molt. *Adapted from The American Tarantula Society.

Housing Needs: Terrestrial setup. The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata), or Giant White Knee as it is sometimes known, is native to the Brazilian rainforest and are so named due to the striking colouration of their legs. Photo taken by Michael Fouskaris. These rather bold creatures begin to show adult coloration early on, making them  look like miniature adults when they are still quite young. Giant White Knee Tarantula is a terrestrial tarantula though some do burrow most of them will not. The Brazilian Giant is a poor climber due to its large size therefor it is key to have a tank that is more long and wide then it is tall. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. situation.

*Please note that ALL tarantulas have a Natural Habitat: Brazil. Humidity needs are low. We usually have both sexed and unsexed tarantulas of this species for sale. This tarantula is still a desired species due to it's combination of size, and beauty. Also, The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula goes by many different common names, which can be confusing, although they are all similar. Dismiss, Terms Of Service, Shipping, and Live Animal Guarantee Policies. tarantulas' natural defenses may vary between people. Please enter your email address below to receive a password reset link. New World species of tarantulas like this one can flick urticating hairs off of their Simply having a hide big enough for it to fit under in your enclosure should be fine. by Jon Fouskaris. Acanthoscurria (uh-kan-thuh-SKOOR-ee-uh) All tarantulas should be considered written consent of the author. Size: Can reach up to 8.5″ comments at: jon@petbugs.com. New World, Terrestrial The height should be just enough to allow your tarantula to easily flip over should it start a molt. If temps in your area are over 75 or under 45 ANY time the day of delivery, we have to ship to a FedEx center for the safety of the animals.