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Brazilian White Knee Tarantula
Acanthoscurria Geniculata
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About this spider
Bold, hungry, and impossible to ignore, the Brazilian White Knee is famous for its striking black-and-white markings and impressive size. Fast-growing with a strong feeding response, it's a favorite display species that offers plenty of activity and personality.
Quick specs
- Adult leg span
- 18–22 cm (7–8.5 in) leg span
- Growth rate
- Fast-growing
- Temperament
- Skittish
- Type
- Terrestrial
- Natural range
- Brazil
- Lifespan (female)
- Females 15–20+ years, males 3–5 years
Care snapshot
- Humidity
- 65–75%
- Temperature
- 22–26°C
- Enclosure
- A terrestrial setup with deep substrate, a hide, good ventilation, and a water dish. Keep part of the substrate slightly moist while allowing the surface to dry between waterings.
- Diet
- Crickets, roaches, mealworms, superworms, and other appropriately sized feeder insects.
This specimen ships with a digital certificate confirming legitimate, captive-bred origin and documented husbandry.
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