- Also known as Giant White Knee, Santarem Pink Haired Birdeater, White Banded, White Knee, Giant White Knee, Giant Brazilian White Knee Birdeater.
- This New World Terrestrial is from the Amazon River basin in Brazil.
- As adults, they reach a huge 8" leg span with bulky body.
- This is a bold tarantula, but not aggressive as an adult. It may use a defensive pose but would rather retreat than stand and fight.
- Throughout the late 1990's, the Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula was the most desired tarantula species and was in high demand. This tarantula is still a desired species due to it's combination of size, and beauty. Beauty coupled with size, makes this tarantula one of the better display species.
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- This New World Terrestrial is from the Amazon River basin in Brazil.
- As adults, they reach a huge 8" leg span with bulky body.
- This is a bold tarantula, but not aggressive as an adult. It may use a defensive pose but would rather retreat than stand and fight.
- Throughout the late 1990's, the Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula was the most desired tarantula species and was in high demand. This tarantula is still a desired species due to it's combination of size, and beauty. Beauty coupled with size, makes this tarantula one of the better display species.
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