Temperatures average 25°C (77°F), with more significant temperature variations between night and day than between seasons. This is big (body - 8-9 ёm, legspan 19-22 ёm) … Acanthoscurria geniculata (Koch/1841), also known as "Giant whiteknee", "Brazilian whiteknee tarantula" and "Whitebanded tarantula", is an astonising bird spider due to its coloration, pattern and behavior from Brazil. 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.

Originally described in 1841 by Koch, they are typically found in the Amazon rainforest areas of Brazil. Origin: Forests of northern Brazil Type: New world, Terrestrial Size: Adults are 7 – 8 inches

Common name: Giant White Knee. Published field studies have noted specimens in Roraima, in the Carajás region and in Floresta Nacional de Caxiuanã..

Acanthoscurria geniculata. This is one of the reasons that people should not handle this tarantula.

Indigenous: Brazil. Habitat: A tropical wet climate characterizes much of northern Brazil, with abundant rainfall and little or no dry season.

She furiously hunts down her prey, going straight for the kill. As the name suggests, Acanthoscurria geniculata is South American tarantula species.

(Acanthoscurria geniculata) by Jon Fouskaris. geniculata (C. L. Koch, 1841) Brazilian white knee. Acanthoscurria geniculata. ADULT FEMALE Specimen provided by Frank Somma. Brazil (Amazon River basin) photo Vlad Elbakjan© One of the most beautifully colored tarantula, inhabiting forested areas of north Brazil. Although most people are not affected by this species, some people may be allergic to the venom, or just more sensitive, making it a dangerous situation.