The Brazilian White Knee Tarantula is a species of tarantula native to the Amazon basin of Northern Brazil. It is commonly referred to as the Brazilian giant whiteknee tarantula
in reference its brilliant black and white banded legs. This is a large
species, fast growing and taking up to 3–4 years to reach a mature
leg-span of 8.5 (21.59 cm)
inches for females.
These tarantulas have been much prized as pets, due to their size,
hardiness, and striking colouration. They are moderately defensive, and
their urticating hairs
can be quite irritating to human skin. These spiders, like many
un-domesticated pets, can bite when provoked. Fortunately because they
have urticating hairs, biting is typically not their first line of
defence. Their venom is not considered medically significant, but due to
their large size the puncture wounds can be damaging.
inches for females.
These tarantulas have been much prized as pets, due to their size,
hardiness, and striking colouration. They are moderately defensive, and
their urticating hairs
can be quite irritating to human skin. These spiders, like many
un-domesticated pets, can bite when provoked. Fortunately because they
have urticating hairs, biting is typically not their first line of
defence. Their venom is not considered medically significant, but due to
their large size the puncture wounds can be damaging.
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