Monday, January 7, 2013

Acanthoscurria geniculata ( Giant Brazilian Whiteknee Bird Eating Tarantula)


The Giant Brazilian Whiteknee Bird Eating Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a beautiful species of tarantula owing to its red abdominal hairs and bright white stripes on its legs. Often confused with the similar looking and similarly named Acanthoscurria brocklehursti 
This is a fast growing tarantula is mostly is in the top 10 Must to be collected by the hobbyist.
Usually called as "A. Genic" short term for its scientific name Acanthoscurria geniculata

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Brazil
Class: Terrestrial
Longevity: Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size: 6inches
Temperament: Skittish and sometimes aggressive
Urticating Hairs: Yes
Venom Potency: Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Brachypelma smithi Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places.
Temperature: 24-28°C (75-86°F)
Humidity: About 55-65%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Brachypelma smithi Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects


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