Giant White Knee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) Female – 6.5cm
Description
Add a true centerpiece display spider to your collection with the Giant White Knee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata). Renowned for its bold jet-black body accented by striking, brilliant white leg striping and dense reddish abdomen hairs, this New World terrestrial species is one of the most popular and visually impressive tarantulas in the hobby.
At 6.5cm diagonal leg span (DLS), this specimen is an established, fast-growing juvenile/sub-adult. Known for their phenomenal feeding response and high activity levels, A. geniculata are heavy excavators that rarely hide, making them fantastic display animals.
🌟 Key Features & Highlights
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Striking Appearance: Contrast of deep black exoskeletons with bright white knee bands and reddish abdominal setae.
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Great Display Species: Extremely active, bold, and almost always visible inside its enclosure.
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Insatiable Appetite: Famous for an intense, ferocious feeding response—rarely turns down a meal.
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Rapid Growth Rate: Reaches impressive adult sizes quickly (up to 20cm+ leg span).
🏡 Care & Husbandry Guidelines
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Type: Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower (New World)
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Current Size: ~6.5cm Diagonal Leg Span (DLS)
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Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (72°F – 79°F)
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Humidity: 70% – 80% (Keep substrate slightly damp with a shallow water dish)
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Temperament: Skittish to defensive; high feeding drive (Not recommended for handling).
Delivery & returns
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