Quantity. The only time mine refuse a meal is when in pre-molt. Tapinauchenius cupreus (Indigo Tree Spider) molted dec. 14, save. Cocoons with more than 1000 eggs is no rarity (source). Acanthoscurria geniculata (giant white knee) sling taking down first meal worm :) Close. Acanthoscurria geniculata is high on many favorite-lists. A. geniculata is native to the Amazon basin of northern Brazil. share. 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. Since then, my little guy has quickly become one of my favorites. Testing Embedding YouTube Videos. Acanthoscurria geniculata - Giant White Knee 4-5cm - £32.50. The best ones have a hinged lid so that I can peel open one end of the cage and throw in their food without having to take the whole lid off. Behavior: Nervous. Despite the warm environment, these tarantulas settle by hiding under wood barks or rocks, so keepers are suggested not to overheat their enclosure. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 3/4" Spiderlings available. Related products. Urticating setae of Acanthoscurria geniculata are remarkably effective against mammals, especially in the eyes and/or inhalation. I am planning on feeding him/her pinheads once or twice a week. Callyntropus Ausserer, 1875 Trasyphoberus Simon, 1903 Acanthoscurria est un genre d' araignées mygalomorphes de la famille des Theraphosidae. 3x span width in surface. The husbandry for this species is pretty typical of all new world terrestrial t’s. Smaller than adult: Min. Acanthoscurria geniculata. They has never refused a meal unless near a molt. Common name: Brazilian Giant White Knee Scientific name: Acanthoscurria geniculata Appearance: The Brazilian Giant White Knee, unlike many of the larger terrestrial tarantulas, is very colorful in its appearance due to the brilliant white stripes that adorn its leg joints. Temperatures almost daily reach levels 30°C. We consider them to be quite hardy in captivity. This is very important form the moment you’d like to start breeding. 757-657-8113. support@fearnottarantulas.com • The female will start making the cocoon 4-7 months after mating, containing probably 600-1000 fertilized eggs. As far as feeding,  I feed my spiderlings small crickets or roaches twice a week until the refuse food during pre-molt. I also include some additional information on the Acanthoscuria geniculata. Giant Whiteknee Acanthoscurria geniculata. * You might like to consider an adjustment of these data with your local climate. I find this species urticating hairs particularly irritating and try to avoid being exposed to them whenever possible. Min. Beginners sometimes confuse her with Nhandu chromatus. FEMMINE Acanthoscurria geniculata https://www.migaliescorp... ionishop.it/…/…/ Lasiodora parahybana https://www.migaliescorpionishop.it/…/…/ Nhandu chromatus … Ephebopus Ephebopus rufescens 3/4″ Burgundy Skeleton – Legspan 3/4″ Out of stock Appearance: The Brazilian Giant White Knee, unlike many of the larger terrestrial tarantulas, is very colorful in its appearance due to the brilliant white stripes that adorn its leg joints. Reacties kunnen niet achtergelaten worden op dit moment. No valuable scientific research has been done yet. Shipping is done through Fedex overnight. Size. Dec 19, 2016 #2 WeightedAbyss75 Arachnoangel. Quite a short focal range on it. Prey will only be rejected when in pre-molt or unstable environmental factors. I will use some to complemment some species husbandry I am writing for a publication. 100% Upvoted. This T tends to enjoy burrowing deep into the substrate as slings, but even with a deep burrow, mine stays out in sight a lot of the time. Previous names: Mygale geniculata C. L. Koch, 1841, Scurria geniculata C. L. Koch, 1850, Acanthoscurria transamazonica Piza, 1972a. I think a few of mine I received as freebies when I placed an order for other tarantulas. In a couple days I will be receiving a 1/3-1/2" A. Geniculata sling. From Wikispecies. Hi! I show you the enclosures I use and the conditions I keep them from a spiderling to an adult tarantula. Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class next day 1pm Please note, once items have been dispatched, we cannot be held responsible for delays in postage. Size: Adults are 7 – 8 inches It's the most popular Acanthoscurria spp. Aphonopelma seemani - Stripe Knee - Adult - £70.00 (out of stock) Avicularia avicularia - Guyana Pink Toe - Sling - £19.50. If I do not have any prey small enough, I will prekill the prey before dropping it in and sometimes cut it in half and only feed them part. They don’t scare easily and with many specimens you really have to annoy them before they flick urticating bristles or start getting defensive. Theraphosa Apophysis Feeding Video PinkFoot Goliath Birdeater Tarantula # Theraposa. Posted by 2 years ago. Free Acanthoscurria geniculata tarantula sling with every order over $100 not including shipping. Urticating setae: Yes, type I and III (abdomen). The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a species of tarantula from Brazil that is commonly kept as a pet. Category: New world tarantula. Subscribe and thumbs up if you liked the video, means a lot :)Check out and stay updated by liking my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thedarkden Adult: LxWxH: 30x40x25. The temperature I keep this tarantula at is the same as most of my other spiders, an average room temperature between 68-74 degrees. Tarantula Sling; - Brachypelma boehmei 2cm - Aphonopelma seemanni 2inch - Acanthoscurria geniculata 2cm - Grammostola pulchripes 2inch Tarantula Adult Female; - Acanthoscurria geniculata 6inch - Avicularia avicularia 6inch - Brachypelma smithi 4inch - Brachypelma boehmei 4inch - Cyclosternum fasciatum 3.5inch - Chilobrachy frimbiatus 5inch The Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee), is a species of tarantula native to forests of Brazil. You don’t want the tarantula to be able to climb up the side of the enclosure to the top and have a long way to fall as they could easily rupture their abdomen and die. And being a nervous and defensive T, they do not hesitate to kick them. 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