{"id":618,"date":"2018-09-24T07:58:30","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T07:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tarantulafriendly.com\/?p=618"},"modified":"2019-10-26T21:08:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-26T21:08:17","slug":"brazilian-whiteknee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tarantulafriendly.com\/brazilian-whiteknee\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian Whiteknee (Acanthoscurria Geniculata)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Popularly touted as the \u2018Giant Whiteknee\u2019 or the \u2018Brazilian Whiteknee\u2019 tarantula, the Acanthoscurria Geniculata is a breathtakingly beautiful bird spider which is best known for its spectacular coloration and aggressive nature. This creature also grows pretty fast,\u00a0achieving\u00a0a leg-span of eight to nine inches in as less than two to three years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you spot the Whiteknee for the first time, you\u2019d be blown away by its elegant chocolate brownish carapace, which is beautifully contradicted with the white stripes along its legs.\u00a0Unlike many other bird spiders, the Whiteknee prefers aggressively hunting its prey. In fact, it is this\u00a0creature\u2019s aggression that makes it so strikingly attractive among\u00a0experienced tarantula\u00a0owners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0can be moody and pretty fast. So, if you\u2019re planning to have them as pets- stay prepared for their quick movements, and changing temperaments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scientific Name<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Acanthoscurria Geniculata.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geographical distribution<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0is native to the Rio\u00a0Branco\u00a0region of Brazil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preferred natural habitat\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

As evident from its name, the\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0prefers living in the warm and tropical Brazilian rainforests. Their preferred temperature ranges between 23 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. When the temperature gets extremely high for their tolerance (more than 30 degree Celsius) they\u2019d immediately start finding retreats under massive tree trunks, holes of the branches, crevices of the rocks, and the likes of it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preferred food in the wild\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0is an aggressive bird-spider that\u2019ll leave no stone unturned to suddenly pounce on a prey.\u00a0In their natural habitats, they thrive on a meal of locusts, small lizards, large crickets, and small rodents (like mice).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Personality\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0can be\u00a0pretty aggressive. So if you happen to disturb it in some manner, it will automatically assume a defensive position displaying its fangs right before you. In certain other cases, it might also bolster up the defense with its\u00a0urticating\u00a0hairs and lethal bite. Yes. The bite from\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0can be extremely lethal if it pierces the human flesh. They come with semi-powerful venom that might lead to severe cramps, swelling, fever, and pain. So if\u00a0you\u2019re planning to have them as pets, we\u2019d recommend you to limit the tampering them. Keep them undisturbed, and they\u2019ll serve as excellent pets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Feeding as a pet<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Although the Whiteknee happens to be a voracious eater, it is best to feed them only once a week. You can start with a meal of big crickets, medium locusts, large roaches, or small lizards (for variation). In case you\u2019re looking to keep them fuller, try feeding your Whiteknee a steady dose of small mice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Life<\/b>span both male and female\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

While the males have a lifespan of four years, the females tend to live relatively longer. In most cases, the females achieve a lifespan of 18-20 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet enclosure type\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

You can start keeping your\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0in a large 10-15 gallon tank. These creatures are poor climbers because of their massive size. So if you\u2019re really looking to keep them comfortably, try using a tank that\u2019ll help them flip over without too much struggle. Since they are terrestrial in nature, you can keep barks, branches and tea trunks in your vial. Also, don\u2019t forget a big container with fresh, clean water.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need help buying an enclosure why not check out our enclosure review<\/a><\/strong>. C<\/a><\/strong>l<\/a><\/strong>i<\/a><\/strong>c<\/a><\/strong>k h<\/a><\/strong>e<\/a><\/strong>r<\/a><\/strong>e for the article.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pet enclosure habitat layout\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

You should keep plenty of loose substrate in the vial of your pet tarantula. Since they are opportunistic burrowers, 3-4 inches of\u00a0a\u00a0dry substrate will perfectly meet their needs. For the substrate, you can use your regular mixture of peat moss and coconut fiber. Keep the temperature between 24 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius and the humidity around 70 percent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mating \/ reproducing\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Although the female\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0tends to be pretty defensive and docile around the men, their mating process is relatively smoother than many other Brazilian tarantulas. You should ideally start mating them around 4-6 weeks after the tarantula has molted. Make sure the female isn\u2019t obese when she first meets the male. Finally, once they\u2019ve mated, separate them with tweezers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since these species prefer burrowing right after mating, also make sure that you have more than 1X wide substrate. This will allow them to prepare for the cocooning process. During the first three months post-mating, drop the humidity during the day and increase it during the nights. This will automatically trigger the female to start making its cocoon. An average female starts making their cocoon around 4-7 months after they\u2019ve mated. One cocoon will contain 600-1000 eggs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Development rate<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Brazilian Whiteknee\u00a0grows pretty fast, achieving a leg-span of eight to nine inches in as less than two to three years.<\/p>\n

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