Ceratogyrus Marshalli (Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula)

Known as the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula, are great species of tarantula having a horn on its carapace just like Ceratogyrus Darlingi only its horn is straight unlock the darlingi. They are generally an all over brown colour and are known to be aggressive. Respect your tarantulas specially the aggressive ones so that you wont be bitten.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Mozambique and Zimbabwe (East Africa)
Class:	Terrestrial Likes to burrow
Longevity:	Fast Grower, 2-4years
Adult Size:	4-5inches
Temperament:	Aggressive Defensive
Urticating Hairs:	No.
Venom Potency:	More Toxic than most tarantula (Be Carefull)
Ceratogyrus Marshalli Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature:	24-28°C
Humidity:	About 75%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Ceratogyrus Marshalli Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria borealis

Acanthoscurria borealis was first identified by Schmidt & Peters last 2005, it is found in Central America. its Spermathecae is similar to Acanthoscurria Musculosa

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Central America
Class:	Unknown.
Longevity:	Unknown..
Adult Size:	Unknown.
Temperament:	Unknown.
Urticating Hairs:	Unknown.
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Acanthoscurria borealis Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Unknown..
Temperature:	Unknown.
Humidity:	Unknown.
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Acanthoscurria borealisDiet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria bollei

Acanthoscurria bollei was first identified by by Schmidt at 2004 Any information of keeping this species in captivity is absent Feel free to contact us to give us some information about this tarantula

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Maldonado, Minas (Uruguay), Entre Rios (Argentina)
Class:	Unknown.
Longevity:	Unknown..
Adult Size:	Unknown.
Temperament:	Unknown.
Urticating Hairs:	Unknown.
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Acanthoscurria bollei Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Unknown..
Temperature:	Unknown.
Humidity:	Unknown.
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Acanthoscurria bollei Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria acuminata

Acanthoscurria acuminata was first identified by Schmidt & Tesmoingt at 2000 Any information of keeping this species in captivity is absent.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Brazil
Class:	Unknown.
Longevity:	Unknown..
Adult Size:	Unknown.
Temperament:	Unknown.
Urticating Hairs:	Unknown.
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Acanthoscurria aurita Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Unknown..
Temperature:	Unknown.
Humidity:	Unknown.
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Acanthoscurria aurita Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria aurita

Acanthoscurria aurita was first identified by Piza in 1939,
This specie of tarantula as of now has no recorded information in captivity.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Brazil
Class:	Unknown.
Longevity:	Unknown..
Adult Size:	Unknown.
Temperament:	Unknown.
Urticating Hairs:	Unknown.
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Acanthoscurria aurita Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Unknown..
Temperature:	Unknown.
Humidity:	Unknown.
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Acanthoscurria aurita Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria antillensis (Antilles Pink Patch Tarantula)

Acanthoscurria antillensis was first identified by Pocock, 1903 This specie is native to Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) this are deep burrowing so better keep your substrate deep, This species is overall brown in color, lighter brown with a copper colored sheen to it. This species needs constant supply of water, other keeping requirements are the same as Acanthoscurria Geniculata

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Brazil
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very Slow after 6 years, it can reach only for 4inches
Adult Size:	4-5inch
Temperament:	Unknown
Urticating Hairs:	Probably yes.
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Acanthoscurria antillensis Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. Around 6inches deep will do.
Temperature:	24-28°C (75-86°F)
Humidity:	75%
Special Requirements:	Regular Misting,
Acanthoscurria antillensis Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

Photo Ray Gabriel © 2004

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Acanthoscurria atroxs (Brazillian Giant Black Tarantula)

Acanthoscurria attroxs (Brazillian Giant Black Tarantula) this specie was discovered at 1924, by the Vellard Expedition at brazil, This tarantula Looks like Brachypelma Vagans and Lasiodara Parahybana. They can grow up to 6-8inch and can be found in brazil, Maybe somewhere near at "Rio de grande de norte" since other specimens they collected are from "Rido de grande de Norte"

**This page needs to be Edited since we lack some information, as Of now*
Since, This is a Acantoscurria genus, I believe we should take care of it same as
Acanthoscurria fracta

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Brazil
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Unknown..
Adult Size:	6-8inch
Temperament:	Aggressive, Defensive
Urticating Hairs:	Yes,
Venom Potency:	Unknown
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:	75%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma smithi Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

This two pictures are taken from other Hobbyist who owns this kind of specimen.

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Acanthoscurria fracta (Para Mongo Zebra Tarantula)

Acanthoscurria fracta (Para Mongo Zebra) This tarantula has fascinating colour patterns on its legs. It is a large, heavy bodied terrestrial species from Brazil that will grow to about 8 inches

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Brazil, Guyana,
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	7-8inch
Temperament:	Aggressive
Urticating Hairs:	Yes, Very Irritating
Venom Potency:	Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Acanthoscurria fracta 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:	75%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Acanthoscurria fracta Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria

Acanthoscurria is a genus containing over 35 species. A large and wide ranging genus found throughout South America. Most are found at Brazil .These genus of tarantula has big appetite making them a welcome and interesting addition to any collection. A standard terrestrial set-up is ideal, using slightly moist substrate, an open water dish and a cork bark or flowerpot retreat Most are aggressive therefore unsuitable for beginners

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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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria brocklehursti (Brazilian black and white tarantula)

The Brazilian black and white tarantula, Acanthoscurria brocklehursti, is known for its aggressiveness, huge appetite and rapid rate of growth. It is called the giant black and white tarantula because it can reach a leg span of 7–9 inch

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Forests of South America, predominantly Brazil
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	3-4 years
Adult Size:	7-9
Temperament:	sometimes to be defensive
Urticating Hairs:	Yes,
Venom Potency:	Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Acanthoscurria brocklehursti 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.
Acanthoscurria brocklehursti Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Acanthoscurria Chacoana ( Bolivian Salmon Pink)

The Bolivian Salmon Pink is one of the largest available arachnids. It is covered in greyish-black or brown hairs, with long, pinkish hairs on the legs, chelicerae and some parts of the body. The hairs on the abdomen of the male may appear slightly more reddish than those of the female

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Argentina and Bolivia
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	7-8
Temperament:	sometimes to be defensive
Urticating Hairs:	Yes, Very Irritating
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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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