Brazilian White Knee

Brazilian White Knee, scientific name Acanthoscurria geniculata, also known as Brazilian black and white striped spider. Mainly distributed in Brazil, it is a relatively common pet spider.

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Araneae

Family: Theraphosidae

Species: Bird-eating spider

Habitat: Grasslands, forest areas

Temperature: Approximately 27℃

Humidity: 75%

Aggressiveness: Slight

Overall size: Approximately 7-9 inches

Growth rate: Moderate

Main food: Crickets, occasionally can be fed with newborn white mice

Habits: Regularly kicks hair, likes to escape

They live on the ground in rainforests, but they also inhabit relatively dry grassland areas, so they can tolerate slightly lower humidity, even as juveniles, without any problems. Juveniles eat a lot and grow rapidly, and they dig nests to protect themselves.

Brazilian White Knee and all other bird-eating spiders native to Brazil have long been listed as protected species by the authorities, and any exports are prohibited. The individuals seen in the world, whether they are juveniles or adults, are descendants of individuals that were smuggled to Europe and America and bred artificially. Because of the relatively high production and fast growth rate, they do not belong to the expensive bird-eating spider species. However, in the past, present, and future, they are absolutely one of the classic popular species among bird-eating spider enthusiasts. Author: HB猫又https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv89692Source: bilibili

Lovers of pet tarantulas are recommended to keep the Brazilian White Knee, scientifically known as Acanthoscurria geniculata, also known as the Brazilian black and white striped spider. Mainly distributed in Brazil, it is a relatively common pet spider. Kingdom: Animalia, Order: Araneae, Family: Theraphosidae, Species:

Emaciation

When you find that the surface of the spider becomes dull and the skin begins to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation has occurred. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well and suffering from long-term malnutrition. Gastroenteritis

Contrary to emaciation, this is caused by overeating. The owner keeps feeding the spider, or the food temperature is too low during feeding, which can cause abdominal distension and abdominal pain in the spider, eventually leading to gastroenteritis.

Paralysis

Spiders do not require high environmental conditions, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, high temperature and humidity, if the spider's cage is too far from the ventilation opening, the spider will be in a state of heat stroke, and its legs will be paralyzed due to nerve paralysis, resulting in paralysis in half of its body.

Constipation

Constipation is mostly caused by not drinking water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to take in water. If the owner keeps feeding the spider but does not give it water to drink, the water in the food cannot supply the spider's body with the necessary moisture.

Black rot disease

Not eating or moving, decreased spirit, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are the manifestations of spider black rot disease. The reason for this condition is that the water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it will be infected with black rot disease, which can lead to death if it is severe.

Mold disease

Especially in the south, the hot and humid weather in summer makes it easy for the spider's body surface to be invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly damp. Bacteria like to survive and multiply in such an environment, causing mold spots to appear on the spider.

Parasites

Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is a small insect, it is fine, but those very aggressive parasites will wriggle on the spider's body, which looks very disgusting. Besides affecting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the life of the spider.

Brazilian White Knee is a very famous bird-eating spider, and they have a very strong adaptability, even as juveniles, they can have strong adaptability. However, Brazilian White Knee has a very bad temper and is easily provoked.

Feeding Brazilian White Knee can be done with food such as crickets, but netizens do not recommend novice players who have not raised pet bird-eating spiders to directly raise Brazilian White Knee, because of the venom and the huge wounds caused by biting people.