Scientific Name: Acanthoscuria geniculata
Common Name: Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula, Giant White Knee, Whitebanded Tarantula
Type: Terrestrial
Category: New World
Endemic Location: Brazil
Body Length: 3.5” (9cm)
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 8.25”(21cm)
Urticating Hairs: Yes Type I & III
Growth Rate: Fast
Life Expectancy: Females 20 years / Males 4 years
Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee Tarantula)
Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee Tarantula)
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