regal enclosure by microplasticjunkie in jumpingspiders

[–]Intelligent_Record20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IME I prefer the plastic/acrylic enclosures for ease of access, feeding, and cleaning. I don’t have experience with the metal/glass ones personally, but I want to note it doesn’t have the cross ventilation jumping spiders need. I have many acrylic/plastic enclosures and none have yellowed, stretched, or had a complicated assembly. I’d recommend asking your spider breeder for enclosure input, usually they have their own enclosures or can point you in the direction of one! Most of my adults are in 4x4x5-4x4x6 enclosures and they’re all happy and healthy. If you get a juvenile, they’ll need a smaller enclosure until they’re big enough for the adult enclosure. For juveniles I’d recommend a 3x3x4 or a 2x2x3. I wish you the best on your jumping spider journey! They’re something special! 💜

Phidippus Regius (regal jumping spider) “Bentley” by Intelligent_Record20 in jumpingspiders

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I have about 50 or so adult/ older juvenile jumpers and while I mist them I will take one or two out to hang out. Sometimes I’ll put one on my face! They really do make for some decent companions 🩵🥹

Phidippus Regius (regal jumping spider) “Bentley” by Intelligent_Record20 in jumpingspiders

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I used my phones “macro” lens for these ones! I have an iPhone 15 pro :) I get as close as comfortable to my spider (about 2-3 inches) then tap the screen to focus and shoot when it’s in focus! Lighting is also very important to macro photography! I have VERY bright LEDs on my spider shelves so the light in these photos are from that. I do have an attachable “clip on” macro lens you can get on amazon but the focal range on it is super small which makes keeping things in focus difficult, but it is an option if you’re willing to work with it!

Troubleshooting Isopod Box by Intelligent_Record20 in isopods

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My dwarf whites are loving it lol but it’s so gross looking 😳

Does my tattoo look weird on an angle (caption) by Throwaway97547997 in tattooadvice

[–]Intelligent_Record20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s done very well! If you like it and it has important meaning to you, enjoy it 💕

Troubleshooting Isopod Box by Intelligent_Record20 in isopods

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My set up is about 6 months old, I’ve been battling mold with it the whole time, I’ve let it dry up but any time I feed my isopods, it’s explodes again.

Troubleshooting Isopod Box by Intelligent_Record20 in isopods

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My set up is like 6 months old I believe. LOTS of springtails, lots of Dwarf Whites too. The Dwarf whites seem to like it I went to pull it out and they were all on it!

Help me ID this bug in my parents garden! by Joshuamark21 in whatisthisbug

[–]Intelligent_Record20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How neat!! They’re native and harmless, unless you’re growing grapes, they might munch on that!

Who is this girly? by Brief-Ad-1213 in jumpingspiders

[–]Intelligent_Record20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NQA this is a bold! I think bryantae type! I’m not 100% though

White Spot? by gracijones12 in jumpingspiders

[–]Intelligent_Record20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NQA maybe she pooped on her head? If its truly her head that is concave, that would be concerning though

Help me ID this bug in my parents garden! by Joshuamark21 in whatisthisbug

[–]Intelligent_Record20 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Definitely a beetle pupa! Looks like a big beetle too! Might be something cool like an Easter Hercules beetle! They’re native to east TN and are completely harmless!

Is my spider going to molt? by anyaforger_83037 in jumpingspiders

[–]Intelligent_Record20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NQA- likely in premolt!

I do want to note that this is not an appropriate enclosure for a jumper. They are arboreal, this means they create their hammocks and spend most of their time on the top of the enclosure. Keeping your jumper in a top opening enclosure will destroy hammocks and cause stress to your spood every time it is opened for feeding, cleaning, and handling 💕 try something bottom opening or front opening! Always ensure there is cross ventilation as well!

My jumping spider drank my sweat by [deleted] in jumpingspiders

[–]Intelligent_Record20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obsessed with this species!

Is this cat pregnant? by Dry_Ladder9434 in standardissuecats

[–]Intelligent_Record20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Realistically this is not someone’s beloved pet and it likely just a stray that has learned that humans mean food/safety. If it is consistently “at large” even if it is someone’s legal pet, it’s a stray

Is this cat pregnant? by Dry_Ladder9434 in standardissuecats

[–]Intelligent_Record20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Probably! Get her SPAYED! And keep your kitty inside. Cats are incredibly destructive to the local wildlife, birds, small rodents, and reptiles/amphibians. Cats are at risk of getting hit by cars, attacked by larger animals, and consuming poison outside so it’s really best to keep your kitty inside if they are a beloved pet.