Acanthoscurria Geniculata (Brazilian White Knee Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Acanthoscurria Geniculata

Name Pronunciation: Acanthoscurria (uh-kan-thuh-SKOOR-ee-uh) Geniculata (juh-nick-yuh-LIT-uh)

Common Name: Brazilian White Knee

Name Meaning:  Acanthoscurria derived from Greek, means "spine" and "to run," derived from latin Geniculata from the word geniculum meaning "knee" or "little knee". means

Classification: New World

Type: Terrestrial

Experience level: Beginner - Intermediate

Life Expectancy: Females live 20 years; Males live 3-5 years

Size: 8” (20.32cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat: Brazil

Housing Needs: substrate 5”+, one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°–85°F (24°–29°C)

Humidity: Tropical

Temperament: Skittish

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