Acanthoscurria paulensis is a species of tarantula native to the state of São Paulo and Mato Grosso. They prefer temperatures of 72–82 °F (22–28 °C) when kept in captivity and of 65-75% humidity. Females of this species can also reach up to 5–6 inches (130–150 mm) and tend to grow faster than the males too. This species is aggressive towards their prey and also often burrow.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Brazilian Giant Black Tarantula being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Acanthoscurria natalensis
- Pterinopelma roseum
- Eupalaestrus weijenberghi
- Acanthoscurria cordubensis
- Pterinopelma longisternale
- Aphonopelma seemanni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Acanthoscurria
- Species
- Acanthoscurria paulensis
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