First Week Owning A Jumping Spider | What To Expect
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2022
- As I have never owned any kind of arachnid before, I thought I'd show you what my first week with a Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius) was like. Helpful links below!
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I once found a jumping spider on my balcony. I gave it a small mealworm to eat from my colony and it started to attack it multiple times. Unfortunately the exoskeleton of the worm was too hard and the bites couldn't get through it (and in about two minutes so many ants collaborated together to take away the worm and the spider was there watching them stealing with a "wtf" expression lol. I started filming when it happened, so hilarious). So I tried again and gave the spider the tiniest mealworm I could find and this time it attacked it successfully:)
omg 😂😂 I once saw an isopod try to steal prey from ants, it wasn't long before they took it back lol
So I've been keeping jumping spiders for over a year now, raising a couple slings to adults, so I can try and help give some advice! I've found that feeding at least once a week works really well for adolescent to adult jumping spiders. Slings need to be fed every couple days. So if it seems like she isn't taking her food, she's most likely not hungry. *Unlike tarantulas, who will eat themselves to death,* jumping spiders will stop when they're full. There is also a chance she just doesn't like fruit flies. XD I have a tarantula that will refuse anything but crickets. She's a spoiled little thing.
You can also tell when they are about to molt as they will reinforce their nest and will not leave it.
Everything else you're doing is good! Some channels I would recommend is tarantula kat. She has a ton of videos about her jumping spiders and is also just a lovely person!
Welcome to the hobby and be careful, it's addicting lol
*Edit* Tarantulas can't eat themselves to death, but they can eat too much and become fragile.
Tarantula will not eat to death. Jfyi
Absolutely not also that Jumpin spider can will eat a adult cricket I have a Jumpin spider that eats crickets the same size my turantula eats which is pretty kool
Give the Jumpin spider two crickets but I will stop there cause cause it’s looking like it may bust ..lol.. but still move very fast😅
Tarantulas won't eat themselves to death. Some tarantulas have been documented not eating for an entire year.
Y'all are right. Tarantulas won't 'explode', I had read that on some care sheets and didn't realize it was a myth. Apologies for that. But they for sure can get very fragile with too much food and an enlarged abdomen. More susceptible to getting hurt or dying if they fall.
Mines went 6 months without eating and still maintain its fat (ASS) abdominn..🤣😂
I watched this 2 years ago when I got my first. She passed away yesterday ❤
So sorry to hear. I just got one tonight. Their short lifespan is the biggest downside.
Any tips or tricks to someone who is interested in getting one?
@jdaza1987 you could first extend empathy for someone’s loss before asking for something 🤍
@@jdaza1987 well it's an easy pet to keep I would recommend getting a nice heat mat and thermostat first
With fruit flies the trick is to put the flies in the fridge JUST before you want to feed them, around 5 minutes before. That makes the flies easier to catch as they're slower.
Besides, Betty is gorgeous!
Ooo good call, thanks!
@@leopardgeckotalkstick them in the freezer and they will even fall asleep for easier feeding!! :)
@@sage6280aww flies sleeping
I’ve heard that jumping spiders will bond with their owners. It’s probably too early to see any such behavior in Betty, but I was still curious if you’ve noticed any sort of development of trust or anything.
Yeah I will say when I got my boyfriend to hold her, she kept turning round to look at me - I mean it's still early days, and maybe she didn't like my boyfriend, but it was cute that she kept watching me lol
They do not bond with their owners, a lotta misinfo on CZcams, pls try to avoid CZcams as a source of information
Cause there's a difference between your jumper trusting you and your jumper loving you
@Rqizarr_ we have no idea what emotions mean to animals and insects so why automatically disprove it when it hasn't been proven?
@@liamseekins9488 and who said it hasn't been proven? Your telling such tiny creatures with a brain of a grain of salt, will have the capacity to have emotions or anything close to it?
Nahh, yes jumpers are quite smart, but you have to remember these are SpIDeRs
I have two currently and they are definitely aware that there is something containing them but also feeding them very well lol
from my experience, you can make the enclosure how awsome you want with trees flowers rocks bark vines etc. the spider will spend over 90% of its time on the glas. like side panels or under the top
So excited you got one, I used to keep a male and he was great! One tip, make sure you clean their 'safety line' webbings. Whenever they jump, they use a thread of web to make sure they jump safely. If these lines accumulate, the spider could get tangled in it and lose a leg. D:
I wish I’d known this sooner, this just happened to mine!😢 luckily she seems okay, I read they sometimes grow back - fingers crossed ;-;
How often and how do you clean those? And how do you recognize them apart from their little shelter?
hiya, great video as usual, before i got my geckos i kept spiders, i found with spiderlings and young spiders that it was better to "stun" the live food by putting them in a freezer for a few seconds(in a tub obviously lol),,, the young spider found hunting them easier that way,,, hope to see more of the betty sue videos,,, loving your work
Thank you, I will try that next time :D
You chuffing to the spider like she’s a cat lol so cute
I love her! I think once you get used to having her and getting to know her more, a build video for a spider might be cool since it’s at such a small scale.
Thanks :) yeah I'm sure I'll be like 'oh yes this is usual for betty, she doesn't want food today' haha :)
this was a nice surprise! i’m debating getting a jumping spider, so it was perfect timing haha
Aw perfect! I'm loving it so far :)
I’m scared of spiders but love this one! ❤️
aww thank you :)
Advice from a Jumping 🕷️ spider momma don't leave the fruit flies in the fridge all the time. You just need to put them in the fridge for a few minutes when you're going to feed Betty. Otherwise the fruit flies will die fast if they're always cold.
She held that fly like"your not leaving:D
I love you documenting your experience together, I look forward to more! It's hard not to worry when you have just one, but she looks like she's doing great! Really cute setup, I think the likes the air plant more too. I have a bunch since I breed them now, a lot of them watch me. I'm in Florida so we have good sun and temps here! They really do enjoy the light.
When she goes to molt, don't worry too much! Just keep the enclosure humid and mist a bit nearby. It will take her as long as it takes her.
Right off the bat, i would suggest not use a water bowl. They can easily drown themselves in it, all you have to do is sprits it with a spray bottle once every few days and theyll drink from the droplets
Shes ADORABLE! Thanks for the content. Something you might try with feeding to increase the likelihood she'll take food is to put her in some sun to sunbathe (just be careful not to leave her there too long or she could cook!) before feeding. Its definitely helped me and my little 8 legged fuzzyball 🙃
I just got my first jumper and bought some things from your shop!🥰 can’t wait for them to arrive!!
I REMEMBER YOUR VIDS! They randomly just popped up haha
Ok.. she is very adorable. I can't say i would want her in my house but she is lovely!
This was a great video! I recently ordered my first ever jumping spider and I'm so excited! it's meant to arrive next week!!
I did enjoy today's video. Quite interesting. Thank you for sharing Betty-Sue moments. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you :D
With them we always massively stress out during their molting stages
New owner. Mine is also a sub-adult for the same reason u stated. Day 1- I put her/him in the enclosure with a timed LED over the top - 12hr on/12 off & I spritzed a little water on the wall incase it was dehydrated from shipping. Day 2 - I put a few flightless fruit flies in - it didn't seem very interested and in fact looked quite lethargic & was having trouble climbing well but later in the day I noticed that one of the fruit flies that I squashed by accident was gone, Day 3 - the other flies were gone & my little spood seems a bit fatter & more active & had a good look at me for a while as I hovered, she/he seems to have found a preferred hiding place but hasn't build a nest yet. Seems a very shy spider - I've interacted with loads in the wild as I often photograph them but this one seems quite timid. I've given myself a rule not to bother it or take her/him out for this first week so that it can settle & feel safe but get used to me pottering around daily. Fingers crossed that my little spood will warm up & become bolder & more active.
Fantastic video, thanks! This is really encouraging me to do some more research and maybe get our own spood!
Awesome, thank you :D
Voice in the background: "Dunno. I don't know how spiders work"
I have several jumping spiders. Each one eats on different days. Twice a week is usually enough to feed them. With fruit flies I leave them in with the jumping spider. While moulting they won't want food, so feed them a couple of days after moulting. While handling the spiders, just remove the carcasses of the fruit flies, I use tongs. I leave a water bowl ( a tattoo ink pot) glued with hot glue in the enclosure on the side elevated. I spray with water, so it can drink off the side, and gives humidity as well. I have LED lights on the shelf, as well. UK natural light isn't too good at all.
Ah cool. Are they also as picky as Betty? haha. She recently just moulted, and is looking on the skinnier side. She didn't take any food when I put it in, but I figured it's worth leaving one little fly in there. I haven't seen it since, so one can only hope she caught it lol
I love Betty Sue! Didn’t know about the bright light thing- but it makes sense given what a typical day is like for them in nature
Thanks :D yeah she always comes out of her web when I turn it on :D
Jumping spiders like warmth. They're often found on the sunny side of buildings and fixtures. Lighting provides heat even if it's not a heat lamp.
Got my hides from you a few days ago and I went out and got my spider. I'm so excited to see this little one grow. I think mine is a male, not sure. It's about the size yours was in this video, maybe a hair smaller. 7mm in length. He ate two pinhead crickets yesterday, the day I got him. I keep picking up the little cup he is in and watching him wave or wiggle his pedipalps. So adorable! ♥♥
She's cute! Where did you purchase the enclosure, it's very cool! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great vids!
Found a jumping spider on my bike and idk how it got there but I decided to keep her so this vid was very helpful thank you!
Love watching Betty. I considered myself an arachnaphobe but have sort of got used to the seemingly hundreds of callar spiders we have in the house and we have a house spider in the bathroom living there for the past 2 months so watching that one has helped me get over my fear somewhat.
*cellar!
Just got one and another on way. I love them
This guy is so adorable! Makes me also want to keep one
They're super fun and low maintenance, and have a lot of personality :)
I have a tiny one living in the freedom of my room corner. :) It does like the light enough to come out at night and poke it's adorable eyes around. Not sure of the food though as my room is pretty fly-free. There's another bigger one living somewhere on the kitchen ceiling. I've only seen that one once.
I got a jumping spider some time ago at an expo and like you I thought I’d get a sub-adult as my first spider instead of a baby (except the one I got the guy had L1’s and I was just intimidated by that) and it turns out he sold me an elderly spider, so she sadly passed away after just a few days with me. I was devastated but I’m glad I at least gave her a good home for her last days. Definitely gonna look into spoods the side of Betty next time.
love you videos!
Thank you :D
This is a great video, thank you!!
I'm just now starting to consider getting a jumping spider. I've never owned arachnids.
How is Betty Sue now? What have you learned over the last year?
Mine on the first was looking at me in the eyes he even turned to look at me and it was adorable
Jumping spider feeding is certainly a process, lmao! My p. princeps, Bowie, is the pickiest eater. I'm a new keeper, he's my very first jumper and I've had him for almost 3 weeks now. Hopefully when he's older feeding won't be this much of a challenge.
so cute
Thank you :)
I’ve never owned insectivores specifically because having to keep a colony of crickets or roaches doesn’t seem like a good idea lol. I hate feeding my gliders meal worms but they get them. And I’ve wanted a jumper FOR EVER- but still can’t get over the worry of my house becoming a Duba colony.
Betty is super adorable ❤
Thanks :D
Interestingly the flies will likely be more work than the spider. At least that was the case for me when I had my mantis. As I think about it, though, that's also the case for my leo. the feeders require more attention, more consistently.
haha yeah, always having to keep the feeder insects food topped and stuff.
The fly population has got a little out of control 🙈
Bruh, I have arachnophobia but when I tell you I would literally buy some because they are so cute 😭 their faces are just adorable. I definitely prefer these little fuzzy guys.
She's super cute!!!! I've heard that it may help to try feeding them in a small enclosure so it's easier for them to get the prey - since they're so little.
Yeah the other night I put her back in her little tube with a fly in hopes she'd catch it, but she wasn't interested 🙈
@@leopardgeckotalk maybe try giving her a pre-killed one? Maybe she's a scaredy baby. 😇
Awesome video, where did you get the enclosure from?
My jumping spider, unfortunately, died right after you got yours, so I've decided to vicariously have a pet jumping spider through you! 😊
Mine did too. I was pretty bummed out. I had her for like 7 months. You think you're gonna get another?
@@ellestar2306 I've been eyeballing some breeder pages, but I haven't decided, yet. I think I will. It's just a question of when.
@@ProfJCsCritters the site I got my phidipus Regius from was based out of Washington state. Im from Cali so I figured it would be easier for all parties.
I was there in her little final moments, I put her on a napkin and tried to warm her up cuz it seemed like she didn't sleep in her hammock that night.
Let me know if you suggest any other selling sites. Thanks in advance
aww sorry to hear that. I've already grown far too fond of her. It's a shame they dont live longer.
@@leopardgeckotalk At least your adorable female will be with you for a while, yet.
Huh, I thought that jumping spiders always make their burrows on the top of their enclosure, hence why I heard a one with front door is recommended so you don't break it when opening the lid from top.
Where did you get the enclosure? It looks exactly like what I’ve been looking for!
Another small spider species is the velvet spider. They are like jumpers but longer lived. They are not too big and creepy and are kind of cute and round. They are harder to get but just a suggestion if you ever feel like getting another species.
You learn something new every day, are velvet spiders as entertaining as jumping spiders? Why nobody has bred these two kinds of spiders for size and sold them as pets is beyond me.
@@protocetid they are not as entertaining, but they are in my book a little bit cooler. You can't really handle them as they make webs but they are like jumping spiders that live longer (maybe around 3-5 years) and are larger and come in variation of color too. But they aren't extremely active which is a bit boring.
@@Mothobius Read velvet spiders are social too, they could posses behaviors that can be artificially selected for that would make them extra appealing to humans. Do they never leave their webs? Non social animals sometimes don’t want to even be interacted with nor do they understand social cues. Can't find a detailed description of general or species specific social behavior, if one of the colony building species does things like groom each other then theoretically they could be bred to seek and enjoy human touch. A minimum of one almost eusocial species, Stegodyphus dumicola, can live alone too.
@@protocetid specific species are social. The more common ones are solitary usually. I imagine a social spider could live alone if it needs to though.
@@Mothobius Creating sheep sized velvet spiders would also allow humans to shear off their velvet for use in textiles lol. Oh and your username and avatar check out.
I keep Tarantulas, but I must admit that she is absolutely gorgeous. That beautiful face is just too cute 💝
Looking to Keep a Regal Jumping Spider for 1st time as well. My issue at the moment is the temperature. My room stays between mid 70s(76max) to low 70s (69-72)at night. I Know they like it on the warmer side like 78-80. Would love some thoughts on this.
I love jumpers so much and want one are they super fast when moving around?
My jumping spiders love lov the sun , I hav then in front of the window
I have a tarantula and I've really enjoyed taking care of her. But when I got my first jumping spider I just fell in love. I realized then why people love them so much. By the way, if you start breeding fruit flies, you might like getting some dart frogs. I think dart frogs would be something you particularly would really like keeping.
Aww haha, yeah I've always had a soft spot for frogs!
Betty! 🥰
Keep the flies warm. I keep mine in the airing cupboard and always have food cultures.
Yeah they're now living in the reptile room :)
How do you give them individual fruit flies? I just tapped a bunch into the container for its first night. Kinda scrambled for a container so its less than ideal but in 48hrs I'll be able to buy an enclosure and the goodies
just caught myself a wild jumping spider that had made the inside of my car its home lol, have a full enclosure and whatnot, i think mine is also a sub adult its not quite its full size but its also not a baby either i think. Just managed to feed him him a baby cricket this last saturday very curious little guys aren't they. They have such personality.
Hey spood mama! No water bowl for these little guys!
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 I just purchased my 4 month old female P. audax. I wanted to ask you what kind of plant is that in Betty Sue's enclosure? I also went online to Esty and ordered a feed bowl, hide and mini Groot from The BeardedShirmp, which I just love! I am letting my girl chill for a few days before I handle her but looking to enjoy her to pieces..
I just ordered my first jumping spider...first spider ever. I'm excited a lil nervous
keep your flies in high temperature high humidity! when your ready to feed tap a few into a smaller container and refrigerate only for about 30 minutes. putting the whole colony in the fridge for too long will kill them all
To provide extra humidity during molting ,can you use a humidifier in the room ? But I live in arkansas and our climate is already very humid naturally, would I need to mist extra during molting in my area ?
So I just got my jumping spider , but she spends alot of time inside her hammock. I want to try n bond with her but I don't want to disturb her and force her out if she doesn't wanna come out. I figured I'd ask what you would recommend I do to try n bond? The breeder i got her from told me the other spoods are all in their hammocks now so they may molt soon. So I'm not sure if that has anything to do with her possibly gonna molt soon?
I just realized I think more people have seen your geckos than people who have seen me😳
possibly lol
Hey, do you have a suggestion for lights? I’ve been searching, asking people. No one has a good answer.
I’m looking for full spectrum (mimics the sun), non-fluorescent, non-heating lights for my jumping spiders.
Leon came in last night. He's in the terrarium but he wont come out of his nest.
Have you a link for the light you got plz
She’s so cute, I’d love one but my kids say I’m not allowed because they’re scared of spiders ☹️
That's opposite from how it usually goes 🤣
Fuck it dammit, you're the parent you make the desicion not them. & jumping spiders despite the name are generally harmless. Make sure you have a secure lock on the enclosure or it will escape.
@@meowthekitty321 I just need to wait for about 10 years and then I’m getting one
but wouldnt it be nice to help them with their fear by getting one :) ? being around spiders, observing them and learning about them can help a lot
aww that's a shame.
Where did you get the feeding platform?
Spiders scare the absolute crap out of me! My mom and roommate were bitten by brown recluses, I have nightmares of walking in webs, and I won't come near a pet tarantula.
Dammit! I'm here because I want to own one of these cute little guys! They seem so sweet and fun. I'm going to name mine Peter Parker. :)
An anyone please help point me in the direction of buying ready to eat house flies or green bottle flies. I can only find pupae and worried about make sure I can get them to hatch
hi i was just wondering I'm getting a jumper but don't know if i want a boy or a girl what happens when she is laying eggs? does she just stay in it or do you take it or what??? ty love your vids
What instar is it I just got a i5 and I feel like it’s too small for this habitat
I will be getting my first jumping spider in two weeks and am very excited but I’m a little anxious about the feeding part though as I know nothing about how to keep the live food! ( and I can’t find any videos on this) Do I just buy a tub of fruit flies or whatever they eat at their instar age and keep them in the fridge? How long does a tub of flies last until they die? Also I’m in the uk so do I need a heat mat? There seems to be mixed opinions on this so don’t know what to do for the best? 😬😰
Congrats on getting one! I am not an expert but I think it is best to keep the flies in warm places such as an airing cupboard / reptile room if you had one and then before giving them to the spider you can put one in the fridge to make it easier for the spider to catch (you dont have to but it makes them slower and less difficult for the spider to chase!). So I would say just keep them somewhere quite warm or look up their lifespan and where they would live in the wild! Hope this helps!
@@fluffy_ Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it 😊👍
@@PIXIE6073 you are welcome!!.^^
I wonder if Betty would enjoy fabric
have you checked out the jumping spider subreddit?? could be really helpful and you can ask any questions you have!
I think these little jumping spiders are so cute, but I am always confused. All the YT videos I have watched, no one seems to have a special heating system for their spiders. But in the shops, they always recommend that they have at lest 28 to 30°C in their enclosure...Maybe thats just a thing here in germany or something, i dont really know
She's very cute.
How often do you feed your jumping spider? I've been thinking about having one, but I haven't been able to find a straight answer
every 2-3 days as a baby and about twice a week when they’ve molted at least thrice i think, i don’t own one but i research bcz i’m getting one
What about heat and light?
How long will they live? Also what temperatures do they like? I live in Connecticut and may catch a black and white one to start, I call them zebra jumping spiders. Thanks for any input.
1-2 years
they also like pretty mild temps, around 70-80 and a midst environment
I know they not poisonous, but if they bite me, would I need to go to hospital?
Hey I need help so for my Dalmatian crested gecko in it’s enclosure has mulch it’s 8 months old I just started to feed it crickets will the crickets barrow into the mulch and get big so it can eat on the gecko
Try to remove anything that isn't eaten. I've only ever head of tiny babies, being offered giant locusts getting injured. Just keep an eye out on any strays if your gecko doesn't get it. Shouldn't be an issue.
@@leopardgeckotalk alright thanks very much
I just got my spider for my birthday and she isn’t coming out of her little hide
I’m not gunna rush her but like I rlly wanna hold her😭
Hey unrelated to jumping Spiders I got a baby gecko 5 days ago and it still hasn’t eaten on his own should I be considered or is it normal like I know it’s normal for adults I didn’t know if things change for a baby
Have you tried different food or different sized food? May be offer one at a time in front of it - if you're currently leaving a bunch in a bowl. Some geckos won't recognise that theres food there.
Can a leopardgeckodie if they accedenilty eat moss I know i causes impaction though
I remember a few years back someones gecko would eat anything and everything, she also ate moss, and it came out the other end still looking like moss! Since it's natural, it should hopefully pass through the geckos system. But if it seems like your gecko keeps eating it, then it may be best to remove it.
Hi! So I just got my very first jumper yesterday I got a Philippe’s Johnson’s or Johnson’s jumping spider she’s a beautiful red back she’s still a bit unsure about me ….i have her in her for now home and I’m still a bit scared to hold her and I’m sure she can sense that but I’m more scared that I’m going to hurt her because she’s small. She’s my very first spood and I’m actually afraid of them lol I got her hoping she would get me over my fear and so far I Announce myself before getting close to her home I tell her she’s so pretty and that I hope one day she likes me … how do I get myself to be ok with her eventually being on my hand ? How do I direct her? I don’t wanna scare her or hurt her or lose her she’s super tiny lol
So my question is what is the chances of you being bitten cuz I've been told that they can bite and cause irritations
They’re so small sometimes it’s scary to even lightly spray them.. I always get scared they might drown
I’d say it’s a good rule to not directly spay spiders
@@aestheticscales4821 is there a better method? I’ve read that spraying a spritz of water on the side gives them something to drink without the possibility of drowning
@@No-db1ib I mean it’s fine if your only spraying the wall but I prefer to use a little water dripper. I find it to be less stressful for the spider
Yeah I now mist from a distance so there's only tiny droplets. I saw her drink one the other day, it was so cute!
I remember having a jumping spider before kept him in a cup of empty soda
oh goodness 🙈
@@leopardgeckotalk I was 10 and I let him go
You fruit fly colony hasn’t “ boomed.” It will take a few or more days and you have tons. If you don’t feed them before they can lay. When they “ boom” transfer some into a new cup to start the process again. That way you keep the food supply going.
oh goodness lol. I feel the flies are more effort than the spider 🙈😂
It gets easier. But yes. A part of owning animals that eat live prey is taking care of the prey to. And alot of people culture/ breed feeders. Its a constant necessity recurring cost.
Also my habitat isn't retaining moisture as good as I would like. I spray her house daily but within a few hours it's dry. Is this normal or is there anything I can do to make her home a bit more humid and comfy for her?
imagine one the size of a rustic wolf spider 👁️💋👁️
I’d love to keep one, but I’d get too attached and I know they only live a year or so …
Hi
If my sister didn’t have arachnophobia then I would most definitely ask for one!!!!
haha you never know, she may grow to love them too :')
God s Mico machines and Thay are bit u yaful😊😊😊