GEO-LOCATION
Northern Brazil.
HABITAT
Rain-forests.
CHARACTERISTICS
a) Common Name
Brazilian White Knee.
b) Type
Terrestrial.
c) Temperament
Semi-aggressive.
d) Colouration
This tarantula has a brown and white banding on
its legs with a predominantly brown carapace and abdomen.
e) Growth
Fast.
f) Full Grown Size
20cm (8 inches).
g) Lifespan
Females: 20+ years. Males generally live less than half that.
KEEPING THIS SPIDER IN CAPTIVITY
a) Cage setup
Spiderlings can live in a clear plastic container with air holes. Adults can
live in a 1ft (10-gallon) tank. Floor space is more important than height.b) Substrate
7.5cm – 10cm (3 -4 inches) of peat.
c) Decor
No decorations are really needed, but you can add plastic plants,
rocks and
driftwood.
d) Temperature
25 –
29°C (80 - 85°F)
e) Humidity
75 to 80%
f) Water source
Sub-adults – adults may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
g) Feeding
Spiderlings can be fed on pinhead crickets and other small insects.
Adults can be fed on large crickets and other large insects, as well as
an occasional pinkie mouse.
