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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 8–9 inch leg span (female)
- Temperament
- Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Keeper notes
Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Acanthoscurria geniculata
- Common Name
- Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Origin
- Brazil (Amazon basin)
- Habitat
- Humid rainforest floor
- Display Appeal
- Exceptional — bold black and white knee banding; large, active, and dramatic
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: South America
Adult size: 6–8 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial — tropical forest floor
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Acanthoscurria geniculata — commonly known as the Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning South America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 6–8 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–82°F with 65–75% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Acanthoscurria geniculata - male - Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula
The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a species of tarantula from Brazil that is native to the Amazon basin of northern Brazil. These tarantulas live in a tropical, wet climate, characterized by abundant rainfall with little to no dry season.
photo by Devon Hines
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–82°F and 65–75% humidity. Provide moist tropical substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.