Acanthoscurria geniculata

NAME: Acanthoscurria geniculata
COMMON NAMES: Giant Whiteknee, Whitebanded Tarantula
ORIGIN: Brazil
ADULT SIZE: 8 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 85 degrees
HUMIDITY: 70% - 80%
TEMPERAMENT: Somewhat defensive, nervous
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: Up to 15 years
BREEDING DIFFICULTY:
EGG SAC SIZE:

NOTES: This spider is very fast growing and has a ravenous appetite. A. geniculata can burrow, but rarely does. They are moderately defensive and the hairs can be more irritating than those of most other species. (Mine may kick a little only occasionally, but usually just ducks for cover when disturbed.) As adults they often stand their ground when disturbed.