… Your typical Acanthoscurria geniculata will grow to be about 8 to 9 inches in length and will reach that big size in only 2 to 3 years. This can make it suitable for handling if you have the nerve. im going to buy 4 slings in a couple of months and i was wondering about their temperments. They are rather fast for their size and are semi aggressive. (Acanthoscurria geniculata) by Jon Fouskaris. It is large, and unlike many other large terrestrial tarantulas, it is beautiful. They are skittish and not suitable for handling.-----It is difficult to give a size for the spiders as stock is constantly changing.
The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula or as many call it, the Giant Whiteknee Tarantula, is a tarantula of Brazil known for its fast growth, great size and awesome colors. A. antillensis - Pocock, 1903 (Lesser Antilles). Content is available under CC BY-SA 3.0 unless otherwise noted.
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1 of 2 Go to page. Photo taken by Michael Fouskaris. I have recently purchased a juvenile Brazilian white-knee tarantula. Of course, the prudent thing is always to say is "Do not handle" genics (or any T), for the spider's safety as well as your own.
These care sheets are based on my personal experiences with that particular species. ADULT FEMALE Specimen provided by Frank Somma. I plan to get a lasiodora parahybana, grammostola aureostriata, acanthoscurria geniculata and a brachypelma vagans. I have been keeping tarantulas since 1987. Grammostola rosea/porteri.
Do they need to eat more often than other adults? Your typical Acanthoscurria geniculata will grow to be about 8 to 9 inches in length and will reach that big size in only 2 to 3 years. Any other advice is also greatly appreciated. Photograph of captive A. geniculata, with advice on handling; Photos of Acanthoscurria geniculata as well as other Acanthoscurria species in tarantulas gallery; Last edited on 27 March 2020, at 06:07. Most are nervous therefore unsuitable for handling. 7. How bad is the bite? Before you do so, however, … Next Last. I am curious to when would be a sensible time to try to handle the tarantula. Thread starter Randster01; Start date Dec 3, 2017; Tags acanthoscurria geniculata brazilian whiteknee tarantula; 1; 2; Next. The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula is moderately aggressive. ... One that I would add to the list (although I would classify this as hands off, along with 9 and 10) is Acanthoscurria geniculata.
A. chacoana - Brèthes, 1909 (Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina).
Initially this species commanded high prices but with successful breeding (it can produce many offspring), it has become well established in captivity. Dec 3, 2017 #1 Randster01 New Member . they only two im somewhat … they only two im somewhat … Photo taken by Michael Fouskaris. The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula is moderately aggressive.
May 15, 2018 #2 Michael bradley Arachnopeon. I plan to get a lasiodora parahybana, grammostola aureostriata, acanthoscurria geniculata and a brachypelma vagans. A. geniculata - (C. L. Koch, 1841) (Brazil) A relatively new species in the hobby, A. geniculata is one of the most beautiful tarantulas available. Common species in captivity: A. altmanni - Schmidt, 2003 (Brazil). Popularly touted as the ‘Giant Whiteknee’ or the ‘Brazilian Whiteknee’ tarantula, the Acanthoscurria Geniculata is a breathtakingly beautiful bird spider which is best known for its spectacular coloration and aggressive nature. Joined Dec 4, 2017 Messages 36. Like most of the pink toe tarantulas, C.versicolor is an incredibly docile tarantula. Acanthoscurria geniculata can tolerate drier conditions but generally prefer slightly moist substrate, this is best achieved by overflowing the water dish/pouring water into the substrate and waiting until it dries out before repeating. This creature also grows
This is the challenge: Many people say not to handle A.geniculata, and yet there are lots of youtube videos of people handling full grown ones very calmly. Go. (Acanthoscurria geniculata) by Jon Fouskaris. The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula is a relatively new and exciting species. Habitat: Your Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula is a terrestrial tarantula though some do burrow most of them will not. Handling Caribena versicolor Tarantula Antilles Pinktoe (Caribena versicolor), spider female. Pseudo said: A big question of mine is whether they are humidity dependent. Always exercise caution if handling and make the safety of your animal your first priority. im going to buy 4 slings in a couple of months and i was wondering about their temperments. They have great coloration with striped black and white knees/legs. It is large, and unlike many other large terrestrial tarantulas, it is beautiful. Most of the tarantulas listed below were raised by me from spiderlings or … The Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula is a relatively new and exciting species.
ADULT FEMALE Specimen provided by Frank Somma. Acanthoscurria geniculata. I read Acanthoscurria geniculata are greedy eaters and confuse everything as food.