Acanthoscurria geniculata

Acanthoscurria geniculata belongs to the kinds of tarantulas that kick their hair. Even with a slight disturbance it can fight back with its stinging hairs. It hurls them with its legs towards the intruder. A terrarium size of 60x40x30 cm is appropriate for adult animals. The substrate height should be 15 cm and consist of forest humus. A water bowl should not be missing in the terrarium. Furthermore hiding places like a cork bark and plants should be integrated into the terrarium. Additionally the plants provide a constant air humidity. Despite their not always simple nature, you can classify them well as a beginner spider that forgives you the one or other mistakes.

Origin: Brasil