I have a jumping spider that was gifted to me from a breeder! I'm so happy I have her I named her Annabelle. I've had her about a month now and she finally came out of hiding. She went into molting right after I got her. And today is the day she decided to come out.
I’ve literally just watched all your vids on your jumping spiders, and now I want one lol which is very strange as I’m normally petrified of all eight legged creatures 😮 but they r so cute and I’m very tempted ❤
Out of curiosity is there a reason spider enclosures are so small? Is it because they don't use a lot of space, because they feel safer in small spaces etc? I have never really questioned it as I have seen people always tend to use small enclosures but I wondered if there's an actual biological/scientific reason for it or if we just decided on a size out of convenience 😅
This is the first time someone’s mentioned this size being quite small lol! Generally it’s about ability to be comfortable, explore but also find prey. The 25cmx15cmx15cm is mostly a guideline and the standard decent sized enclosures tend to be around that give or take a few cm! Many people keep them in smaller but they benefit from space to explore and enrichment like climbing and basking spots! Some people do use larger but they tend to keep other things in there or provide extra prey. I think the cost benefit is big enough to enjoy, but small enough to still actually find food! There’s another species of tiny jumper I keep (I just filmed a video on them too) that benefits from a tiny enclosure! If you give them something too big it actually harms them due to the lack of hunting, the risk of pests and not being able to maintain decent humidity or clean up their left overs!
@@Spooderpods Haha I suppose I'm a bit biased as I have a bearded dragon and her enclosure is 220 x 120 x 120 in centimeters. I always see people in the reptile community who advocate for too small enclosures for them, especially in the US so I was wondering if this applied to other species as well. Especially considering people tend to dismiss invertebrates and their needs. I have two species of roaches that I keep as pets (pycnoscelus nigra and ergaula capucina if you're curious 😁) and they deserve just as much thought put into their care as my other pets. Anyways thanks for answering my questions, makes sense then that the enclosures are smaller 🕷️🕸️
Sounds like a great size! If you think about a spider enclosure in proportion to size it’s pretty huge! I think generally a sensibly big one is best, so you can enjoy them moving about and exploring! Yoy see the same in all communities I think! There’s always conflicting opinions! We upgraded our Dubia roaches on the same principle, even though they were originally feeders we wanted to good enclosure for them!
If you watch spiders in the garden or outside in general, they usually don't travel much unless very necessary. They like compact spaces like corners and whatnot.
Nice video as I found it informative because I find these guys in my house, outside and sometimes they get inside the cars ALL THE TIME. I as of yesterday found a Nickle size (US Currency) Bold Jumper (black with orange dot) and he/she is very friendly and curious. So now that I have started noticing these little guys everywhere I want to try and care for one so that's why I've watched your video to see if it's possible or would he/she be better off just wondering the house like I found it 😀
Generally the consensus is try to avoid wild caught! BUT there is nothing to say you cant provide a great environment for the little one where they get reliable food, plenty of space etc where itd be better for them than hoping for a random meal to come by! Ultimately its your call to make!
@Spooderpods i found him in the house so I guess I'll let him run around in the house. I have a big heart when it comes to things like this because I'm worried I'll be the cause of his demise if I try to care for him, so my son and I tend to take pics and have a little fun with critters and set them free later that day especially the geckos we find around the outside of the house aswell
I was pretty lucky that I didn't have to worry much about my jumpers molting. The first jumper I purchased wouldn't eat her food for some reason, so I just left the food in there with her. She molted a day or two later, I just woke up and saw the molt there. And then I moved her into her permanent enclosure and she never molted again, that was her final molt. A month after purchasing her, I found a wild sub-adult male jumper outside my house. Decided to take him in. He also didn't eat much, so I figured he was in premolt, and I was right. Woke up one day to see him next to his molt. I've had him for ten months now. Still waiting for his final molt, but he's still not showing any signs of being in pre-molt. Dunno if that's a good or bad thing. I'm excited to see his bright adult colouring when he finally molts, but at the same time, it would mean that he wouldn't have much time left with me.
Nvm, it turns out that my second jumper didn't molt for ten months because he was actually a she. I'm happy that she turned out to be a female. Apparently it can be tough to sex P. johnsoni, so it's no wonder that I got it wrong. So yes, this means that both of my jumpers only molted once with me, so it wasn't something that I really had to fret about.
I’m afraid I don’t have that power! It’d be best to be honest with her and show her the educational content about them and see if she will come round to the idea! I also have a video about how much they cost so she will know all the costs involved!
i definitely noticed when i moved my regal into a new enclosure he sticks round the branch behind it, its from his original enclosure that was much smaller, he's not used the hide i bought which is up top so think i need more branches for him to climb up and maybe move the hide into the corner
@ Yeah man I’m excited big fan of your channel from China. Are there anything specific about texanus on the first week or two of me raising it. By the way, the one I get is going to be 5L
Mine has been pretty easy to look after honestly! They like it a little drier and can be a little more skittish than other species! Its going to be about the usual husbandry stuff, ensure they have enough light/heat! Give them some humidity but a little less than you would a regius as they are from Drier places in the wild!
The enclosure in this video was from a company called Entoscapes! There should be a link and voucher in the description! The wood platforms were from Etsy but I can’t recall exactly which seller sadly!
It’s not something I commonly see being fed due to the size! In theory they should be fine if you fed a small one or just a portion of one! The other danger is a locust could do some damage to your spider if alive!
When they are sub adult or adult yes. They are capable of catching but you can also pre kill and offer. It’s usually better to buy green bottles and grow them yourself though!
Hey, so I just got a jumping spider, it’s a male! He got into his enclosure yesterday, he found a place to sit and he’s made a small web which is very close to the ground (around a cm from the ground), he’s not moved from that spot since yesterday, tho he does move around a bit. I got him from a pet store, and I don’t think he’s been handled a lot, is there anything I can do to make him feel more comfortable?
Mostly just let him settle in and explore! Ensure he has plenty of places to hide and web up higher up! Some will web lower down depending on the species and individual traits! Give him a while to settle then consider giving him some food!
@@Spooderpods alright thanks! I’m trying to get a proper hideout for him as soon as possible, like one that goes on the side of the enclosure with a magnet, and I’ll maybe give him a cricket in a few days since he just got fed yesterday (crickets are currently the food I have for him since that’s what the pet store told me to feed him) also, can I catch grasshoppers outside to feed him or is that a bad idea?
I’d avoid giving him wild caught food due to the risk of parasites! Honestly, I’d also move away from crickets too! It’s what I started on and what I always thought was best but I’ve learned loads since then! Have a peek at some of my other jumping spider videos for some more tips!
@@Spooderpods yeah that’s kinda what I thought, I will try to go away from feeding him crickets but the only other food I can currently give him are fruit flies. I’ll try and see if my nearest pet store has any bigger flies of maybe some mealworms, they usually have something- thanks for the advice!! :)
@@Spooderpods sorry for more questions I just bought a fm too cute! She just fed , no problem. How high of heat do they like? ( My AC went , it's getting fixed , ( I'm in fla, hot today.. I was going to keep her in my hall room ( I keep house about 74 no lower than 70..it's hot in the hall room, can they have higher heat levels? My beardie lives in my bathroom, lol up 75 gal on countertop ..he' free roams also..he's loving it..but my hall room is about 90 ..smh I moved her but would she be ok in higher temps,? Sorry for the dumb question..
There’s no dumb questions it’s ok! As for temperature sadly I’m not so good with Fahrenheit! But generally they do best between 21-25 centigrade but if they aren’t in direct sunlight a bit warmer is also ok! They generally like it fairly warm and become more active when there’s decent light and heat, but they can just sit near direct heat sources so a little distance can sometimes help! I have more videos on them on the channel too!
Do jumping spider rely heavily on drinking water? Like would it mess with humidity if I were to put a small water bowl in for a jumper as I’m going to get one some point this year if not next year but wanna do a lot of research first so I don’t mess anything up lol
Generally not, no! Most don’t recommend a drinking bowl like they would for a tarantula! Jumpers get most of their fluids from their prey! But some humidity is important and giving a quick spray on a surface once in a while so they can drink the droplets is fine too!
I found mine on a Plastic Bottle opened the terrarium and it jumped right in, Called him Jumpy Venom he's a male cuz of the pedipalps I usually feed him live mosquitos and he just hunts em down
I have a jumping spider that was gifted to me from a breeder! I'm so happy I have her I named her Annabelle. I've had her about a month now and she finally came out of hiding. She went into molting right after I got her. And today is the day she decided to come out.
Glad shes out and about now!
@@Spooderpods me to
This video is so informative. And they're way too cute 🥺
Thank you! We think so too!
Great guide for jumpers! Very comprehensive
Thank you! ❤️
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I’ve literally just watched all your vids on your jumping spiders, and now I want one lol which is very strange as I’m normally petrified of all eight legged creatures 😮 but they r so cute and I’m very tempted ❤
They really are cute little critters! Also pretty easy to look after if you decide not to handle them!
Yeah it’s the handling bit that I’m not sure of,I’m more scared of the legs than davy’s beak lol
You don’t have to at all really! Many recommend not handling!
I love the Kodama! I have them in my potted indoor plants!
They are cute arent they? I love my ghibli and folklore!
Out of curiosity is there a reason spider enclosures are so small? Is it because they don't use a lot of space, because they feel safer in small spaces etc? I have never really questioned it as I have seen people always tend to use small enclosures but I wondered if there's an actual biological/scientific reason for it or if we just decided on a size out of convenience 😅
This is the first time someone’s mentioned this size being quite small lol!
Generally it’s about ability to be comfortable, explore but also find prey. The 25cmx15cmx15cm is mostly a guideline and the standard decent sized enclosures tend to be around that give or take a few cm!
Many people keep them in smaller but they benefit from space to explore and enrichment like climbing and basking spots!
Some people do use larger but they tend to keep other things in there or provide extra prey.
I think the cost benefit is big enough to enjoy, but small enough to still actually find food!
There’s another species of tiny jumper I keep (I just filmed a video on them too) that benefits from a tiny enclosure!
If you give them something too big it actually harms them due to the lack of hunting, the risk of pests and not being able to maintain decent humidity or clean up their left overs!
@@Spooderpods Haha I suppose I'm a bit biased as I have a bearded dragon and her enclosure is 220 x 120 x 120 in centimeters. I always see people in the reptile community who advocate for too small enclosures for them, especially in the US so I was wondering if this applied to other species as well. Especially considering people tend to dismiss invertebrates and their needs.
I have two species of roaches that I keep as pets (pycnoscelus nigra and ergaula capucina if you're curious 😁) and they deserve just as much thought put into their care as my other pets.
Anyways thanks for answering my questions, makes sense then that the enclosures are smaller 🕷️🕸️
Sounds like a great size!
If you think about a spider enclosure in proportion to size it’s pretty huge! I think generally a sensibly big one is best, so you can enjoy them moving about and exploring!
Yoy see the same in all communities I think! There’s always conflicting opinions!
We upgraded our Dubia roaches on the same principle, even though they were originally feeders we wanted to good enclosure for them!
If you watch spiders in the garden or outside in general, they usually don't travel much unless very necessary. They like compact spaces like corners and whatnot.
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016I knew this was coming from a reptile owner. If it were up to you folks you'd buy your lizards a tiny house.
I love the conures shouting in the background, they have some very helpful tips lol
Always being noisy during filming the little monsters lol!
Fantastic guide! I'm looking forward to getting my first jumper, gonna be my first arachnid too!
Ooo awesome! They are such cool critters so I hope it all goes well!
Nice video as I found it informative because I find these guys in my house, outside and sometimes they get inside the cars ALL THE TIME. I as of yesterday found a Nickle size (US Currency) Bold Jumper (black with orange dot) and he/she is very friendly and curious. So now that I have started noticing these little guys everywhere I want to try and care for one so that's why I've watched your video to see if it's possible or would he/she be better off just wondering the house like I found it 😀
Generally the consensus is try to avoid wild caught! BUT there is nothing to say you cant provide a great environment for the little one where they get reliable food, plenty of space etc where itd be better for them than hoping for a random meal to come by! Ultimately its your call to make!
@Spooderpods i found him in the house so I guess I'll let him run around in the house. I have a big heart when it comes to things like this because I'm worried I'll be the cause of his demise if I try to care for him, so my son and I tend to take pics and have a little fun with critters and set them free later that day especially the geckos we find around the outside of the house aswell
Sounds good! You should do what you feel is best according to your values!
Great video, just subbed. Look forward to any new vids!
Awesome, thank you!
I was pretty lucky that I didn't have to worry much about my jumpers molting. The first jumper I purchased wouldn't eat her food for some reason, so I just left the food in there with her. She molted a day or two later, I just woke up and saw the molt there. And then I moved her into her permanent enclosure and she never molted again, that was her final molt.
A month after purchasing her, I found a wild sub-adult male jumper outside my house. Decided to take him in. He also didn't eat much, so I figured he was in premolt, and I was right. Woke up one day to see him next to his molt. I've had him for ten months now. Still waiting for his final molt, but he's still not showing any signs of being in pre-molt. Dunno if that's a good or bad thing. I'm excited to see his bright adult colouring when he finally molts, but at the same time, it would mean that he wouldn't have much time left with me.
Sounds like things have gone well with them! Also that you took a sensible approach!
Nvm, it turns out that my second jumper didn't molt for ten months because he was actually a she. I'm happy that she turned out to be a female. Apparently it can be tough to sex P. johnsoni, so it's no wonder that I got it wrong. So yes, this means that both of my jumpers only molted once with me, so it wasn't something that I really had to fret about.
Hey man, can you convince my mom to get me one?
I’m afraid I don’t have that power! It’d be best to be honest with her and show her the educational content about them and see if she will come round to the idea! I also have a video about how much they cost so she will know all the costs involved!
Thanks man. Attempt number 2.💀
Good luck!
@@Spooderpods my birthday is Saturday… we will see. Anyways thanks for the guide.
Send her mini robomuppets videos
i definitely noticed when i moved my regal into a new enclosure he sticks round the branch behind it, its from his original enclosure that was much smaller, he's not used the hide i bought which is up top so think i need more branches for him to climb up and maybe move the hide into the corner
More branches could be good! It’s possible it’s because it’s from his old one that he feels more comfortable around it!
I was interested in the warming thing you suggested? I was looking for the link.
I have a video on keeping your spider warm that should have a direct link to it!
@@Spooderpods oh thank you! I'll go look for it.
I’m getting my texanus in a few days
Awesome!
@ Yeah man I’m excited big fan of your channel from China. Are there anything specific about texanus on the first week or two of me raising it. By the way, the one I get is going to be 5L
Mine has been pretty easy to look after honestly!
They like it a little drier and can be a little more skittish than other species!
Its going to be about the usual husbandry stuff, ensure they have enough light/heat!
Give them some humidity but a little less than you would a regius as they are from
Drier places in the wild!
@@Spooderpods Thank you so much man. I will keep you updated on my spider as I’m raising it
Where did you get the enclosure and wood platforms.
The enclosure in this video was from a company called Entoscapes! There should be a link and voucher in the description!
The wood platforms were from Etsy but I can’t recall exactly which seller sadly!
Where did you get that cute Spoods sign?
If you mean the wooden one it’s from Etsy the mad house store!
Thank you
I just got one and what is a good amount of holes on a home made home for them?
They need plenty of ventilation and cross ventilation too!
Thoughts on locusts as feeder?
It’s not something I commonly see being fed due to the size! In theory they should be fine if you fed a small one or just a portion of one! The other danger is a locust could do some damage to your spider if alive!
At which frequency do you give it food? Every day? Every week?
Depends on the age of the spider! Adults once every week roughly, slings a couple of times a week!
Hi.
Can I put live house flies in the enclosure?
Are houseflies safe for them to eat and will they be able to catch them?
When they are sub adult or adult yes. They are capable of catching but you can also pre kill and offer.
It’s usually better to buy green bottles and grow them yourself though!
Hey, so I just got a jumping spider, it’s a male! He got into his enclosure yesterday, he found a place to sit and he’s made a small web which is very close to the ground (around a cm from the ground), he’s not moved from that spot since yesterday, tho he does move around a bit.
I got him from a pet store, and I don’t think he’s been handled a lot, is there anything I can do to make him feel more comfortable?
Mostly just let him settle in and explore!
Ensure he has plenty of places to hide and web up higher up! Some will web lower down depending on the species and individual traits!
Give him a while to settle then consider giving him some food!
@@Spooderpods alright thanks! I’m trying to get a proper hideout for him as soon as possible, like one that goes on the side of the enclosure with a magnet, and I’ll maybe give him a cricket in a few days since he just got fed yesterday (crickets are currently the food I have for him since that’s what the pet store told me to feed him) also, can I catch grasshoppers outside to feed him or is that a bad idea?
I’d avoid giving him wild caught food due to the risk of parasites!
Honestly, I’d also move away from crickets too! It’s what I started on and what I always thought was best but I’ve learned loads since then!
Have a peek at some of my other jumping spider videos for some more tips!
@@Spooderpods yeah that’s kinda what I thought, I will try to go away from feeding him crickets but the only other food I can currently give him are fruit flies. I’ll try and see if my nearest pet store has any bigger flies of maybe some mealworms, they usually have something- thanks for the advice!! :)
Can you tell me if these are JS babies? I need to show someone the picture please
Sadly no photo is showing!
@@Spooderpods in trying to get it to show...😊
My regal jumping spider comes out and basks in the light of her lamp, but she’ll sit in the same spot all day and not move much. Is that normal?
It’s not unusual! You could consider having the lamp a little further away or seeing if she always follows it!
Are there different species of them? What ones are the cute ones if so
There are loads of sub types and species of jumping spider and then there are regional variations!
I really like the regius, they are really cute!
@@Spooderpods sorry for more questions I just bought a fm too cute! She just fed , no problem. How high of heat do they like? ( My AC went , it's getting fixed , ( I'm in fla, hot today.. I was going to keep her in my hall room ( I keep house about 74 no lower than 70..it's hot in the hall room, can they have higher heat levels? My beardie lives in my bathroom, lol up 75 gal on countertop ..he' free roams also..he's loving it..but my hall room is about 90 ..smh I moved her but would she be ok in higher temps,? Sorry for the dumb question..
There’s no dumb questions it’s ok!
As for temperature sadly I’m not so good with Fahrenheit! But generally they do best between 21-25 centigrade but if they aren’t in direct sunlight a bit warmer is also ok!
They generally like it fairly warm and become more active when there’s decent light and heat, but they can just sit near direct heat sources so a little distance can sometimes help!
I have more videos on them on the channel too!
@@Spooderpods thank you
Do jumping spider rely heavily on drinking water? Like would it mess with humidity if I were to put a small water bowl in for a jumper as I’m going to get one some point this year if not next year but wanna do a lot of research first so I don’t mess anything up lol
Generally not, no! Most don’t recommend a drinking bowl like they would for a tarantula!
Jumpers get most of their fluids from their prey! But some humidity is important and giving a quick spray on a surface once in a while so they can drink the droplets is fine too!
I found mine on a Plastic Bottle opened the terrarium and it jumped right in, Called him Jumpy Venom he's a male cuz of the pedipalps I usually feed him live mosquitos and he just hunts em down
lol interesting way of adopting one!
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