Jumping Spider Care Info

1-Create a safe environment.

Jumping spiders can thrive in a variety of environments. In order to make sure they have room to jump, try to choose a container that is at least a cubic foot in size. Glass or plastic terrariums work well.

If you are taking care of baby slings then you want to make sure your ventilation holes or mesh screen is small enough that fruitflies can’t escape from. fine mesh screen works well.holes are normally 3 mm which is too big for Fruit flies.

• Make sure the lid is ventilated with small holes so that your spider gets adequate air flow.
• Jumping spiders don't spin webs, but they do enjoy resting in little nests like a cocoon . Provide your spider with material to make a bed, for beginners we would suggest to not put any substrate in the enclosure until you are experienced enough on misting and doing well without substrate. Many customers use coconut fiber. Also bio setups can be used with experienced pet owners.
• Water for your spooder can be offered daily by lightly misting one side of the enclosure.
• (Tip) If ventilated well the water should evaporate within a couple hours.
• Choose a small piece of cloth, and/ or lightly spritz one side of the enclosure daily.(avoiding  soaking your pet jumper) even a damp paper napkin Or wet q-tip will work. Also try to avoid sponges, they can harbor bacteria that can be harmful to you jumper.
• Keep the cage out of direct sunlight. You don't want your spider to overheat. ( temps 70-85 depending on species.
• 2-Feed your spider. Your jumping spider will eat a variety of insects. Try feeding it flies, Mealworms, spikes, wax worms, blue bottle flies, D.hydei flies, Melonagaster wingless fruit flies for babies and small soft bodied feeders 
• be careful with large crickets, they have strong jaws and legs that could injure your furry little friend. You can purchase these at most pet stores And we also have put links in the site. (Just click the picture) we are working on having feeders available very soon and small to medium enclosures here@ World Of Phids!
• Your spider does not need to eat every day. ( optional) 
• It will be fine if you give it an insect every 2-3 days.
• Spiders don't need much water.
  Just mist the sides of the cage with a fine mist spray bottle every day as needed by the species or every few days.
• Simply drop the insect into the cage. Your spider will pounce on it and eat.
• 3-Interact with your spider.Spend atleast 30 min every couple days to let your jumper get use to you, they all have different personalities and individual Characteristics 
•  If you do need to move him, try to nudge him into a cup using a small soft tip paint brush, soft feather or  something soft like a Q-tip.
• some prefer to not be as social and thats just how they are, try just to work with them and they eventually will come around as long as you are spending time with them.
• You can still enjoy your pet. You can watch him jump around his cage. Some will also follow your finger if you gently trace it along the walls of the container. It seems like he may be playing, but it will help you keep him active, and know that he can still see and hunt.
• Occasionally, you can take your spider out of captivity. Set him on your desk and watch him jump. Just be careful not to lose him Or her, and make sure to be in an open area when first handling your pet jumping spider.
• Co Author credit-Pippa Elliot,mrcvs
• 2019
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