Acanthoscurria geniculata (Brazilian White Knee) 5cm
£30.00
Acanthoscurria geniculata is a large, bold New World tarantula famous for dramatic feeding responses and striking dark red-and-white leg markings.
| Weight | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 cm |
| Size | 5cm |
| Sex: | Unsexed |
| Life Stage | Small Juvenile |
| Temp. | 24–28°C |
| Humidity | 70-80% |
| Geography | Brazil |
| Modus vivendi | Terrestrial |
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Acanthoscurria geniculata is basically a fluffy vacuum cleaner with legs and absolutely no self-control around food. It charges at prey like it hasn’t eaten in years, throws dirt everywhere during redecorating sessions, and somehow manages to look fancy while causing total enclosure chaos. Big, hungry, and wonderfully dramatic, it’s impossible not to love.
🏡 Care guide
🏠 Enclosure setup
- Large terrestrial enclosure with plenty of floor space
- Deep substrate for comfort and occasional digging
- Cork bark hides and sturdy décor work well
- Water dish should always be available
🌡️ Temperature & humidity
- Temperature: around 24–28°C
- Humidity: moderate to high
- Keep part of the substrate slightly moist
- Good ventilation prevents mould and stale conditions
🕷️ Temperament
- Usually bold and food-focused
- Can kick urticating hairs when disturbed
- Fast during feeding responses despite heavy size
- Best treated as a display species rather than handled frequently
🍽️ Feeding
- Extremely enthusiastic eater
- Crickets, roaches, locusts, and other suitable feeders
- Spiderlings: feed once or twice weekly
- Adults: every 7–10 days
🕸️ Behaviour
- Mostly terrestrial with occasional digging
- Often remains visible in the enclosure
- Rearranges substrate and décor regularly
- Active and confident compared to many species
💭 Final thoughts
Acanthoscurria geniculata is one of the hobby’s ultimate showpiece tarantulas. Huge appetite, bold personality, and beautiful contrasting colours make it an exciting species for keepers wanting a spider that always steals the spotlight.
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