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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Brazilian White Knee Tarantula
Acanthoscurria geniculata
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Origin
- Brazil
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 18–22 cm
- Temperament
- Bold / hungry / can be flicky
- Experience level
- Beginner+ / Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible; not usually shy
- Burrowing
- May dig or use hides
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild to moderate
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Large, robust and attractive terrestrial species. The Spider Shop describes it as popular because of its size, white/cream leg striping and red abdomen hairs, and says it is not shy and can be observed during the day and night. Provide a sturdy enclosure, deep substrate, water dish and hide. Expect a strong feeding response.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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