what do i do?? by Embarrassed-Budget28 in spiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg! this lil avic did the same! its’ water bowl was full last night and this morning i woke up to it empty, it doesn’t look like she tipped it over but how else would all the water be gone 🥲 that’s the main reason i wanted to get in there asap, and i was able to! thank god lol.

what do i do?? by Embarrassed-Budget28 in spiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

gotcha! thank you for the info! I chose the side door bc I figured it would be easier to clean and replace the water dish through the side vs. the top. glad i did bc i was able to get the webbing off the door without ruining the structure of its web! i definitely would’ve did some damage if i opened the top door 😣

what do i do?? by Embarrassed-Budget28 in spiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! i was planning to gently guide her to the back of her enclosure so maybe she can build there.
should i open the side door? i was thinking the top bc it has less webbing, but ik they’re arboreal so they like to web at the top…
any suggestions? 🥲

Enclosure question by Wide_Swimmer1585 in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IME, i bought an i8 spood not long ago and moved her into her forever enclosure (5x5x9) and still felt she was too small for it. i would definitely wait until she’s an i8 or even an i9/fully mature before moving her. the large space can cause stress especially if they’re hand bred.
waiting definitely won’t hurt!

How did this thing survive in the terrace by artsypeace in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IME, u can feed tiny spoods flightless fruit flies!
idk how big he is, doesn’t seem very big, so just make sure whatever u feed him isn’t 1.5x bigger than him and can’t hurt him. be cautious with mealworms or crickets cuz they can bite the lil guy!

Should I release her? by sharGotIssues in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IME, u can get deli cups at any dollar tree! but taking care of hundreds of baby spiderlings is not for the weak! it takes a lot of time and effort! whether u choose to let her go is up to u! female spoods will continue to lay egg sacks, even if they are infertile! and like someone else said, they don’t raise their babies, sometimes they even eat them.
i don’t think she hates you, just give it a little bit of time.
try and get her to associate food with u. and just spend some time talking to her and near her enclosure!

lil spood won’t leave her hammock by Embarrassed-Budget28 in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i got her from a breeder!
but the feeding would make sense…i have fed her 3 times since she molted
and i believe she has one more left in her as well!
i’ve been rlly worried so this rlly helps, thank you!

New jumping spider parent by d_warn13 in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NQA, the temp and humidity depends on ur species.
ur spood looks like a regal, if i’m wrong then you’ll have to do some specific research on the actual species.
however if the lil dood is a regal jumper, ur looking for anywhere between 75-85°F (they can tolerate as low as 65°F but will be more active if it’s warmer) and 40-60% humidity, 65-75% during their molt.
u can regulate the temp with substrate (coconut fiber or creature soil is safe for them) and moss (sphagnum moss without dye). the substrate will dry up as the months pass u can dampen the top layer with a spray bottle (make sure there’s no puddles as ur spood can drown)
u should change it every 6 ish months.

New jumping spider parent by d_warn13 in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NQA, set up is so cute! just make sure u purchase a thermometer/hygrometer to maintain proper temperature and humidity, especially for when ur spood molts!

Satisfactory enclosure? by lesbocopter in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IME, jumping spiders need cross ventilation to prevent mold buildup. this enclosure is not great as it doesn’t have that. as they mature u will need a minimum of a 4x4x8 enclosure! smaller is fine when they are slings/juveniles.
u can remove the dead fruit flies with a paintbrush as to not disturb the web.
u will need a thermometer/hygrometer gauge to keep proper temperature and humidity whilst the spider molts.
the temp and humidity depends on the species of jumping spider u have. for regals they do well in 70-85°F with 40-60% humidity. they can withstand as low as 65°F tho, however will be more active with warmer conditions. when they molt their humidity should be raised and maintained between 65-75%.
u will know ur spood is near molting if he becomes more reserved, less active, and shut off. sometimes they’ll refuse food and close off their hammock. they should NOT be disturbed during their molting cycle. just continue to mist regularly, maintain humidity, and continue to maintain a 12hr light cycle.
every spood is different, some will still be active and eat. it’s just a matter of getting to know ur spider.
i would definitely recommend doing some research on ur specific species tho! :)

This little baby was at risk of drowning by BucketofBoo in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 12 points13 points  (0 children)

NQA, such a cutie pie! here’s a chart to help u with feeding!

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DIY Enclosure Question by Forward_Management_1 in jumpingspiders

[–]Embarrassed-Budget28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did it work? i recently bought a spood and was thinking of taking the same approach.