Brazilian giant white knee tarantula

Acanthoscurria geniculata, or the Brazilian giant white knee tarantula, is a burrowing terrestrial species. As the name suggests, it is native to Brazil.

This species is relatively large, with a legspan of up to 8.5 inches. Unless many of the larger terrestrial tarantulas though, it is very colorful in its appearance, due to the brilliant white stripes that adorn its leg joints.

Giant white knee tarantulas have been much prized as pets, due to their size and striking coloration. They are moderately aggressive though, and their urticating hairs can be quite irritating to human skin. As a result, handling of this species should only be performed by highly experienced keepers.

External links

• Photograph of captive A. geniculata, with advice on handling these creatures