Acanthoscurria juruenicola
Brazilian Orange-banded
Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
~7 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
skittish, can be defensive; hearty eater
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
76°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
65% - 75%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x10 inches
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco/soil kept lightly moist; hide; water dish
Depth
4-5 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1-2 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
light
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
skittish, can be defensive; hearty eater
Care Guide
A large Brazilian ground-dweller with orange leg banding. Less common in the hobby, and species-specific data is thin, so care follows the Acanthoscurria genus (as for its well-known congener A. geniculata): warm, lightly moist substrate, a hide, and a water dish, with a robust appetite and fast growth. Skittish and can be defensive, with urticating hairs — an intermediate keeper's animal.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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