Acanthoscurria geniculate
(Brazilian Giant White-knee)
The Giant Brazilian White-knee Bird Eating Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a beautiful species of tarantula owing to its red abdominal hairs and bright white stripes on its legs. They are known to grow quite large and be very aggressive towards prey. Overall a fantastic display tarantula that will pose out in the open regularly, a must have for any collector.
REGION
Brazil forests
CLASS
Terrestrial. Likes to burrow and hide under tank furniture
TEMPERATURE
24-32°C
HUMIDITY
70-80%
TEMPERMENT
Skittish and slightly aggressive
GROWTH SPEED
Slow
AVERAGE SIZE
18-20cm
LONGEVITY
15 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Medium
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Medium
EGG SAC SIZE
800-1000
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5
REGION
Brazil forests
CLASS
Terrestrial. Likes to burrow and hide under tank furniture
TEMPERATURE
24-32°C
HUMIDITY
70-80%
TEMPERMENT
Skittish and slightly aggressive
GROWTH SPEED
Slow
AVERAGE SIZE
18-20cm
LONGEVITY
15 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Medium
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Medium
EGG SAC SIZE
800-1000
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5