I like to think this makes the tarantula feel at home while minimizing the time and effort for the spider to settle in To encourage this natural behavior we recommend semi moist substrate at least twice and ideally three times as deep as the tarantulas DLS Acanthoscurria geniculata is also known as the Brazilian Giant https://infolast.ru/q/19 Knee A more detailed feeding misting troubleshooting guide can be found HERE The males are smaller and less intensely colored Keep in mind these are estimates and it does vary from specimens to specimen It could contain parasites or pesticides that could be fatal to your pet Temperament Docile yet skittish For specimens over 6 to about 7 we recommend the 9x9x6 Terrestrial Kit Magnetic Lock or the 9x9x5 Classic Porthole The body and legs of the Brazilian whiteknee tarantula are a deep brown color often with some pink or orange hairs though occasionally the legs may be slightly lighter in coloration These tarantulas are fast growing usually taking around 8 9 years to reach a mature leg span of 8 5 inches for females Water Larger spiders 7 and over should be provided with a shallow water dish in order to drink Their venom is not considered medically significant but due to their large size they can cause tissue damage Subscribe to our mailing list for special offers subscriber only freebies coupons insider news product launches and more The water bowl should be rinsed our every time it is refilled A tarantula with this talent and preference for tunneling is referred to as an obligate burrower Being a scrubland species they will not require as frequent misting as an arboreal species however I recommend keeping one corner of the enclosure lightly misted especially if there is no water bowl They are usually somewhat defensive and their urticating hairs can be quite irritating to human skin as with most other tarantulas found in the Americas Spiderlings will often desire to create their own home by excavating a burrow If agitated they may flee and or flick urticating hairs Spiderlings under 75 can only eat food small enough for it to overpower For good reason this tarantula is currently one of our most popular beginner species This includes pinhead crickets flightless fruit flies freshly hatched pinhead rusty red roaches The specimen will excavate one side of the cork tube to it s liking It is not advised to feed your tarantula wild caught food