How big do Acanthoscurria Geniculata grow?

This is a fast growing New World Tarantula that comes from the Northern forests of Brazil. This species can reach up to a solid 8in leg span and has been know to reach nearly a 4in leg span in a year. Females of this species can live up to 20 years, though males tend to only live about 4 years on average.

Can you handle a giant white knee tarantula?

This species tends to be fairly docile, however, it is never recommended to handle them because tarantulas tend to be intolerant of handling and there is the risk of flicking hairs, which are extremely irritating, especially in the eyes. They are still interesting to watch, however, especially when feeding.

How often do white knee tarantulas molt?

Since spiders have an exoskeleton, they must shed the old exoskeleton and form a new one in order to grow. Therefore, young growing spiders will molt more frequently (up to once a month) than older spiders (who may only molt every year or two).

What is the temperament of a white knee tarantula?

This particular spider species is generally thought of for the more advanced keeper as they are known as being somewhat skittish and potentially aggressive when it comes to confrontations. They will not run and hide like some other species, such as the Chilean Rose Hair, will do when threatened.

What does it mean to dream of a tarantula biting you?

To dream of being bit by a spider, according to Loewenberg, means you may be feeling like some situation or person has figuratively bit you. “In particular, biting in a dream often means you felt criticized,” she notes, or could represent someone you think has been deceitful.

How big do white knee tarantulas get?

8.5 inches
The Brazilian white knee tarantula has a leg span of 8.5 inches (22 cm). This tarantula is a terrestrial species which is indigenous to the rain forests of northern Brazil. They are insectivorous in the wild eating a variety of insects and invertebrates.