The Brazilian white-knotted Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is part of the
Kingdom Animalia,
Species: geniculata.As the common name says, this species is found in Brazil.Individuals of this species live in the wild in the Brazilian selva, in areas with high humidity. The species is terrestrial, therefore individuals live at ground level.
Food Acanthoscurria geniculata
This species will eat almost everything available to it, being one of the few species in which there is a risk of overfeeding. Food is provided every 2 weeks for sub-adult or adult individuals, and approximately once a week for smaller individuals. Some individuals will eat food even during pre-spawning, which is not the case in most species.Features of Acanthoscurria geniculata
Large species, reaching 20 cm legspan, is easily recognized by the white bands from the joints of the limb segments, but also by the black abdomen covered with red hairs. One of the most popular species in the hobby, it is appreciated for its large size, color, fast growth rate and for the fact that they spend most of their time "in sight", unlike other species of tarantulas. It is also an appreciated species for having a voracious appetite and cases in which to refuse food are rare. Being a species native to South America and Acanthoscurria geniculata presents hives on the body, which can cause some inconvenience to the owner of this species (irritation of the dermis in the place of contact with the bristles, severe conjunctivitis and even blindness if they contact the structures of the eyeball).
Terrarium
Acanthoscurria geniculata is a terrestrial species, the surface of the terrarium being more important than the height. They spend most of their time out of hiding, but this is necessary for the animal's safety or a thicker layer of substrate must be provided in which the individual can build a hiding place.
The optimum temperature is around 25-28 grC during the day and should not fall below 18 grC in the night phase, and in terms of humidity, experienced breeders recommend it around 60%. Peat moss, potting soil without organic additives, vermiculite or coconut soil can be used as a substrate. It is also recommended to use a bowl of water to avoid dehydration of the animal. The bowl should be proportioned to the size of the animal so that there is no risk that the individual will fall inside and die drowned because he can not get out.
All species of tarantulas possess venom. Although it is not very potent, bites are never placute.De like any species of tarantula and Acanthoscurria geniculata can be unpredictable and a bite can occur at any time. For these reasons we recommend maximum attention when the tarantula is fed, moved or when its terrarium is cleaned.
It is not recommended to handle tarantulas.
Reproduction Acanthoscurria geniculata
There are more frequent cases in which the female attacks and even kills the male during mating and the fact that a bag with eggs can contain over 2000 eggs.
