Brazilian Giant Black and White Tarantula for Sale

The Brazilian Giant Black and White Tarantula (Acanthoscurria brocklehursti) is an extremely large species of spider known to reach leg span's of up to 9 inches. It is a terrestrial species that can be found in the forests of South America but predominantly Brazil. A. brocklehursti is known for it's aggressive eating habits and vibrant colouration. This species is aggressive and especially large and is therefore not recommended for beginners.

Size of a Brazilian Giant Black and White Tarantula

It can reach a leg span of 7-9 inches.

Feeding a Brazilian Giant Black and White Tarantula

Spiderlings will eat pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards, pinkie mice, and an occasional fuzzy mouse every few months.

Caging Requirements for a Brazilian Giant Black and White Tarantula

Housing/Habitat: This is a terrestrial species of tarantula so it will not burrow the way some other tarantulas do, hence floor space is more important than height, and a deep substrate of sphagnum moss or coconut fibre should be provided. A good retreat is required to make it feel more secure during moulting. Due to their large size you may feel more comfortable keeping it in a larger tank than you would other species, and the more floor space you provide, the better it is for your pet.

A. brocklehursti usually don't hide much and spend a lot of time out in the open exploring and so make impressive display Tarantulas. However, much like it's close relative the Giant Brazilian Whiteknee Bird Eating Tarantula they really do not like any direct light of any description, so be sure to keep the enclosure in a well shaded place away from any direct artificial or natural light sources.

Temperature: 80.6-86°F

Humidity: Near 70-80%

Sexing

We do our best to sex your animals correctly. However, we do not guarantee sexing.

Shipping Information

$39.99 for for any number of animals to anywere in the United States only.

Health Certificate: The following states may require a $20 Health Certificate to ship animals. GA, VA, WA, WV, MT, OH, UT. We will notify you if this affects your order.

All Live Animals are shipped Priority Overnight Delivery to your door from Fedex or UPS. Orders received are generally processed and shipped the day after they are received. Full details regarding our Shipping Methods can be found here.

Expected Delivery Dates

We only ship on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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NOTE: We reserve the right to delay shipments as needed. You will receive email notification if your order has been delayed and what the new expected delivery date will be.

Animal Photos

Please note that the photos on our website are a representative of that species and the actual animal you receive may differ from the photo.

Payment

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