Brazilian White Knee Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Acanthoscurria geniculata). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
High contrast, high energy, always out in the open
The Brazilian White Knee, Acanthoscurria geniculata, is a big Amazonian terrestrial in dramatic black-and-white: inky body, bold white-banded knees, a thick coat of red-orange hairs over the abdomen, and a 7-to-9-inch adult span. It is big, it is bold, and unlike a lot of giants it actually sits out where you can see it.
The feeding response is the stuff of legend, a lightning strike every single time, which makes it one of the most rewarding display tarantulas going. Fast-growing, hardy, and uncomplicated on care, but with a real territorial swagger and a fast, food-motivated streak that nudge it out of the true-beginner lane. It does flick urticating hairs readily, so it is a watch-do-not-touch animal, and a heavy juvenile will eventually need a roomier enclosure as it grows.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
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Burrow Buddy fits the listed juvenile size, but the animal may outgrow it at around 5" DLS. Plan for larger terrestrial with deep substrate; this is a 7–8" adult species. Ask Big Z if you need help choosing the next enclosure.
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Brazilian White Knee Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Acanthoscurria geniculata). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
High contrast, high energy, always out in the open
The Brazilian White Knee, Acanthoscurria geniculata, is a big Amazonian terrestrial in dramatic black-and-white: inky body, bold white-banded knees, a thick coat of red-orange hairs over the abdomen, and a 7-to-9-inch adult span. It is big, it is bold, and unlike a lot of giants it actually sits out where you can see it.
The feeding response is the stuff of legend, a lightning strike every single time, which makes it one of the most rewarding display tarantulas going. Fast-growing, hardy, and uncomplicated on care, but with a real territorial swagger and a fast, food-motivated streak that nudge it out of the true-beginner lane. It does flick urticating hairs readily, so it is a watch-do-not-touch animal, and a heavy juvenile will eventually need a roomier enclosure as it grows.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Acanthoscurria geniculata - Spice 3: Intermediate. Baby Buddy: spiderlings only (escape-proof ventilation; rehouse up before it's cramped); Burrow Buddy: grow-out for juveniles; Larger custom terrestrial enclosure for the adult: a full-grown white knee (7-8 in) needs far more than a 48 in² floor
Acanthoscurria geniculata
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A bold, fast-growing terrestrial with a huge feeding response and impressive adult size: 7-9 inches across, with females living roughly 12-20 years.
| Temp | 75-82°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (60-75%) with cross ventilation; damp lower substrate, drier surface, large dish |
| Setup | Large terrestrial |
| Substrate | Moderately deep soil/coco mix |
| Feeding | Strong feeder; weekly |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Acanthoscurria geniculata
Keeper Snapshot: A bold, fast-growing terrestrial with a huge feeding response and impressive adult size: 7-9 inches across, with females living roughly 12-20 years.
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (60-75%) with cross ventilation; damp lower substrate, drier surface, large dish |
| Setup Type | Large terrestrial |
| Substrate | Moderately deep soil/coco mix |
| Feeding | Strong feeder; weekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 3: Intermediate |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
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