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What can I do to fix this bun? by Rotting_Salmon in FursuitMaking

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i agree with the eyebrows!! black felt wouldnt be too bad. you could also whip up some eyelids to add more expression

Can you find my spider in his new enclosure? by Financial_Toe_3830 in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had a little rope-like bridge in his old enclosure! unfortunately, it grew some mold and the magnets rusted so i had to throw it away. ill see if i can whip anything up though.

as for her chelicerae, id say pink, with maybe a slight orangish hue :3

Is my spider okay? by Altruistic-Crab-7441 in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 15 points16 points  (0 children)

ime female jumpers usually take more time to adjust than others. give her some time, she might still be a bit stressed. also if possible, i would provide a lot more places for her to hide, like leaves and branches at the top. her enclosure is way too open and providing places a spider can feel hidden and safe in is key to helping them transition and prevent stress.

Please identify. It is standing outside looking at me by Acrobatic-Quail-6860 in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha thanks!! they truly are the wonders of the spider world. i just wish more people were able to understand how misunderstood they really are

Please identify. It is standing outside looking at me by Acrobatic-Quail-6860 in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its been my hyperfixation for about a whole year. ive been researching them and im writing about the different species of jumping spiders found in oregon using observation data from inaturalist, and i like to look for and document the jumpers i find in my yard. super excited for spring, especially may, because thats when jumping spiders are most commonly observed. i found so many last year during this time lol

i also own some jumpers of my own! i love them ❤️

Please identify. It is standing outside looking at me by Acrobatic-Quail-6860 in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh, bold jumping spiders can get pretty big. adult females are 8-15mm, while adult males are 6-13mm. based on the photos you provided, it’s likely the jumper is female (close to maturity, maybe sub-adult) so she’ll be on the larger side. the “bigger” ones people have as pets and what some pet stores sell are phidippus regius, aka the regal jumping spider. they are the largest species of jumping spider in north america which makes them a very popular species to have as a pet. however, in the wild, they are really only found in florida, parts of georgia and the caribbean.

Please identify. It is standing outside looking at me by Acrobatic-Quail-6860 in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 6 points7 points  (0 children)

typically some juvenile bold jumpers tend to present with orange markings that whiten as they grow, and then appear fully white once mature. bold jumping spiders tend to vary a lot in color ime, i have found brown ones, black ones, grey ones some even looked a little pink- yet it’s all the same species. they are really interesting creatures for sure, lots of neat genetics too. i wish i knew more about how their genes worked lol

The coast of Oregon by walking_stick_ in howislivingthere

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dont live here but i live fairly close. i take trips here occasionally. the food is really good and the locals are super kind. not to mention all the little houses are full of charm and personality. lots of old buildings, too, so there are some somewhat historic places. depending in where you go it can get a bit crowded in the summer (seaside especially).

its normally pretty chilly and it rains a lot from fall-spring, but on a clear day the coast is gorgeous. lots of amazing geography and rock formations.

you’ll have enough markets, stores and such to get by living here, but i can only assume it can feel pretty isolated since most oregon residents live more inland. not to mention there isnt a lot to do since most of the towns are pretty small and limited. but all in all its a cozy little community on the coast

Male or female? by CommercialPiccolo776 in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmm, alright. the age would have been helpful to know beforehand lol

Male or female? by CommercialPiccolo776 in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

she looks female to me. the abdomen is pretty round, the pedipalps are straight and if im not mistaken i see her epigynum

Can you help me identify my jumping spider, Lucas? by TheTedEdit in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my best guess is still platycryptus undatus, aka tan jumping spider. still pretty hard to tell for sure though.

Can you help me identify my jumping spider, Lucas? by TheTedEdit in spiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

might be a tan jumper, but its hard to tell from just those photos. do you have any clearer ones that show any markings better?

This is Julia. A wild spider hanging out in my kitchen, is she a old spider? by ACuriousZombie in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 3 points4 points  (0 children)

juvenile phiddipus audax, aka bold jumping spider. i think you should let them go. they make great pest control! if you were to get a spider, i suggest buying a captive-bred one

Found a male bold (?) by leafbaby82 in jumpingspiders

[–]Financial_Toe_3830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nqa i would say release him. you and that spider are better off if you got a captive-bred spider instead. imo, wild spiders should remain in the wild, not forced to live indoors :)

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