Tarantula - Acanthoscurria geniculata - Brazilian White-Knee - GNG

Brazilian White-Knee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) -a robust, long-lived species prized for its striking appearance and relatively docile temperament. Females can live 15+ years; males 3-6 years. Care Essentials: Provide a 10-gallon terrestrial enclosure with 2-3 inches of substrate (coconut husk or peat moss). Maintain 70-80°F and 60-70% humidity. Feed juveniles weekly; adults every 7-10 days with appropriately sized insects (crickets, roaches, grasshoppers). Provide a water dish and hide. Handle minimally - they can be defensive when threatened. Temperament: Generally calm but quick-moving. Urticating hairs on abdomen can cause skin irritation; wear gloves during maintenance. Ideal for keepers with basic tarantula experience.