Test Tube Connector

Use this sturdy connector to seamlessly connect the test tube to your flexible hose leading to an arena or your ant farm. The connector is suitable for test tubes 'm' and 'l' and can be combined with our 10 mm connection hose.

All ant species fit through the hole of the connector. Are you having trouble getting the connector over the flexible hose or a connection piece? Hold the flexible hose in hot water for a short period. The hose will then become more flexible and easier to place in the connector.

Test Tube L

Test tube L can be used for many purposes. As an option, you can choose a nest filling, this way the test tube is suitable for breeding a colony or as a replacement for your current one.

Please note, plastic tubes may have slight scratches/smudges. This does not affect the use of the tubes at all and is inherent to the production and transport methods used by factories; unfortunately, we cannot change this!

Dimensions:
length - 150 mm
diameter - 16 mm
volume - 20 ml

 

Test tube M  

Test tube M can be used for many purposes. Optionally, a nest filling can be chosen, in this way the test tube is suitable for breeding a colony or as a replacement for your current one.

Please note, plastic tubes may have minor scratches/stains. This is not a problem at all for the use of the tubes and is inherent to the method of production and transport by factories; unfortunately, we cannot change this!

Dimensions:
length - 100 mm
diameter - 16 mm
capacity 10 ml

 

Test Tube S  

Test tube S can be used for many purposes. As an option, a nest filling can be chosen, in which case the test tube is suitable for breeding a colony or as a replacement for your current one.

Please note that plastic tubes may have slight scratches/blemishes. This is absolutely no problem for the use of the tubes and is inherent to the manufacturing and transport process by factories; unfortunately, we cannot change this!

Dimensions:
length - 75 mm
diameter - 13 mm
volume - 5 ml

 

Please note:

This product excludes 7-10 caterpillars. The caterpillars are shipped directly from the breeder in the UK. You order the caterpillars that belong to the package yourself by using the coupon provided with the product (shipping costs only - PayPal/credit card). This can be done from March to September. The 2025 butterfly season is over; caterpillars ordered now are for 2026.

Giant Butterfly Breeding Kit

Your own butterfly garden at home

Become part of nature and witness the wonder of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Up close and personal! This set includes high-quality figurines illustrating the butterfly's life cycle.

Breeding

In the butterfly garden, you breed your own butterflies. As soon as you receive the caterpillars, you can immediately begin the wondrous process of caterpillar to butterfly!

Shipping and care

You can choose when the caterpillars are shipped after ordering them from the breeder using the coupon (shipping costs only, pay with PayPal/credit card). Once dispatched by our breeder, delivery is within 1-2 weeks.

Now you can really get started. Butterfly breeding can be done from March to September. The aim is to send 10 caterpillars, with a guarantee of receiving at least 7, and that these will grow into healthy butterflies.

First, the caterpillars receive their own food (included) so they can grow well. Then, they hang upside down in crystal-like spun cocoons. In the final stage, they emerge as beautiful butterflies. Observe them for a few days and then release them.

Usage

The butterfly garden is reusable, and after the butterflies have flown out, it's also a perfect home for other insects such as ladybugs, praying mantises, or stick insects. The product can therefore be used multiple times to study nature more closely.

What's included in the Giant Butterfly Kit

- Foldable and openable giant 45 cm Habitat
- Pipette for feeding the caterpillars
- Coupon for requesting the caterpillars (you only pay shipping costs - PayPal/credit card).
- Instructions, simple multilingual user manual. Detailed booklet in English.
- The butterfly life cycle depicted in plastic models (egg, caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly)

Giant Leaf Insect - Phyllium giganteum PSG72

Depending on our breeding stock, you will receive PSG72 or PSG278. The nymphs are between L2-L6.

This species was formerly known as Phyllium sp. Leaf insects belong to the group Phasmida, which also includes stick insects. Phyllium giganteum has also been assigned a PSG number, namely PSG 72. Phyllium sp. is native to Malaysia.

The information below mainly concerns the PSG72.

Appearance and Origin

The species lives only in western Malaysia and is the largest known species.

The animal has excellent camouflage: its body strongly resembles a frayed leaf. Not only is the color green and the body flat and oval, but the veins are also mimicked. The legs are brown and have notches and appear irregular. This makes it even more difficult for a potential enemy to see them. If the animal is caught anyway, it plays dead, because insectivores do not eat dead insects and sometimes drop the leaf insect. This is also its only defense; a leaf insect is otherwise completely defenseless.

An adult female is over 13 cm. (PSG278 remains a bit smaller, with a maximum of 8 cm.)

Reproduction

Reproduction is special. Males do occur in nature, but they are not needed for breeding animals in captivity. In captivity, therefore, only females are available. The females then lay unfertilized eggs which do hatch and are all female. This is called parthenogenesis . (For PSG278, males also occur; they are smaller and narrower and can fly reasonably well with strong wings.)

Development

All specimens born through parthenogenesis are females. This species also exhibits gynandromorphism : the phenomenon that a specimen possesses many male characteristics but is still female. Young animals are called nymphs and are reddish-brown until the first molt. When the nymphs have just hatched from the egg, they look just like spiders. Later, when they start to eat, they turn green. The eggs hatch after 5 to 6 months and it takes almost a year for the animals to mature. The leaf insects go through 8 stages of molting.

Housing

Giant leaf insects are kept at room temperature. Approximately 20 ^o to 25^o Celsius. They need a terrarium of at least 20cm long x 20cm wide x 40cm high. Such a tank is suitable for housing about five adult animals. There should be sufficient ventilation.

Food

They feed on bramble leaves. If available, a sprig of rose leaves or oak leaves.

A jam jar with holes in the lid serves as a vase for the bramble sprigs. This prevents eggs and nymphs from ending up in the water and keeps the bramble leaves good for one to two weeks.

It is important that the climate in the enclosure is relatively dry. This is achieved by limited spraying with a plant sprayer. The animals drink moisture from fresh leaves. So always ensure fresh bramble leaves with the branches/stems in moisture as described above.

Handling and moving

Sometimes it is necessary to move the leaf insects. The small specimens are easiest to pick up by the tip of their "tail" and can be gently pulled loose if they are holding on. If you find this daunting, a spoon is a good solution. With a little skill, they will walk onto it themselves. Carefully pick up the larger specimens. If they are holding on to a twig, do not pull hard. You can also manipulate them so that they walk onto your hand themselves.

Replacing bramble leaves for nymphs

The advice is to first replace the withered leaves by cutting off the leaves from the old twigs in the enclosure and leaving them in the enclosure with the nymphs on them. Remove the twigs and some leaves. Continue this until all the twigs have been removed from the jam jar with holes. Once the jam jars are cleaned, they are put back and the new twigs are placed in them. A few days later, remove the dried leaves. Make sure to check carefully that there are no nymphs on them.

Maintenance

On the bottom, place, for example, a few centimeters of sandbox or tile sand. This prevents mold. The dry sand easily absorbs moisture and also easily releases it. Before the sand is used, it needs to be thoroughly dried.

You can simply leave the droppings. As well as the leaf litter. When there is a lot, you can easily scoop it up with a spoon and remove it. If there are eggs, you can also leave them.

When cleaning, you can put droppings with eggs on a tray and separate them quite easily. For example, you can use a tea strainer to quickly separate the sand from droppings and eggs. Then separate the eggs from the droppings. Inside, the windows are cleaned only with paper towels and a little warm water.

Giant Mantis Hierodula sp

The stage of the praying mantis is from L3 to L6

Information

Hierodula is also called Giant Mantis in English.

A Hierodula is easy to care for and grows large, making it a popular beginner species. Read more here for basic information about this special insect.

Appearance

This type of praying mantis is usually light green, but there are also yellow, beige, and brown variants. The beige animals, when adult, appear somewhat pinkish. The difference in color is mainly related to the environment in which the animal is kept. They can develop a different color within a few days.
This is one of the largest species of praying mantis successfully kept in captivity. Females grow larger than males. Males are narrower with slightly longer wings. Females are wider, with wings that reach the abdomen.

Behavior

Hierodula is a fierce type of praying mantis. It actively hunts its prey once it has spotted it. A cricket walking on the bottom of the enclosure is quickly noticed, and the chase is soon on. The prey then quickly ends up in the raptorial arms of this predator.

Food

Adult Hierodula can easily be fed adult crickets, as well as cockroaches and sub-adult locusts. They can also handle large adult locusts, but there is a small chance they might get injured by the jumping legs if they don't grasp them properly.

Environmental Requirements

The ideal temperature is about 24 °C, but room temperature is also fine. At night, it can be slightly cooler than during the day, but at least 18 °C.
This species does not have high demands for humidity, but it is important to mist daily or every other day. A guideline humidity is about 40 to 65%. Being too humid for too long is the number 1 cause of death for this species.
As with all praying mantis species, this species needs an enclosure that is at least 3 times the length of the animal in height, and at least 2 times the length of the animal in width. For an adult animal, this means at least 27 cm in height and 18 cm in width. A good size for a terrarium would be 20 x 20 x 35, so there is also room for artificial plants and many perches.

Red film for test tube nest

Red film that keeps ants visible in their nest or during transport, but makes them feel like they are in the dark. The film is easy to stick around a test tube or suitable for other applications.

length - 100 mm
width - 60 mm

Immediately ready for use. Also order the test tube with water and cotton wool to immediately start transporting ants or an ant nest.

Red film for Ant Farm General  

Red film to protect your Ant Farm Master General. The film is easy to cut to size as desired. We recommend using it to protect part of the nest. You can also leave part of it exposed to light. The adhesive film darkens considerably, so keep that in mind (this will make observation a bit more difficult, but that's good for the ants, of course)!
 

Standard Dimensions:  

We supply the film per piece in these standard dimensions (custom-made for the Master General)

length - 210 mm
width - 140 mm

If the area you want to protect is larger than this standard size, please order multiple pieces.

Red foil for Ant Farm Emperor  

Red film that allows you to protect the ants in your Master Emperor Ant Farm. The film is easy to cut to size as desired, so you can, for example, make openings or cut where the screws are located.

You can also leave a part of the Emperor exposed to light. The adhesive film does darken a bit, keep that in mind (observing will therefore be a bit more difficult, but that is of course good for the ants), but the film is very nicely transparent!
 

Standard Dimensions:  

We supply the film per piece in these standard dimensions (custom-made for the Master Emperor)

length - 400 mm
width - 250 mm

If the surface you want to protect is larger than this standard size, please order multiple copies.

Red film for ant farms  

Red film with which you can protect your Ant Farm. The film is easy to cut to size as desired. We advise using this film to protect part of the nest. You can also leave a part exposed to light. The adhesive film darkens quite a bit, so keep that in mind (observing will become a bit more difficult, but that is of course good for the ants)!
 

Standard Dimensions:  

We supply the film per piece in these standard dimensions:

length - 150 mm
width - 100 mm

If the surface you want to protect is larger than this standard size, please order multiple copies.

Introductory Insect School Pack

This school pack contains products for getting acquainted with insects and is specially intended for schools, childcare, childminders, and child-focused institutions. Learn more about insects in a fun and educational way.

Contents of the package

The package contains the following products and components:

- Gel ant farm including ants.
- Bugzzz insect habitat including 2x Indian stick insect nymphs (feeds on ivy)
- Breeding net including nymph variation (could be Indian stick insect, Australian leaf insect, black beauty, etc.)
- Life cycle of 3 different insects.
- 30 stickers for the children in the class or group (more available on request).
- Lesson instructions (3x).
- Butterfly breeding kit including caterpillars (you order the caterpillars yourself with a voucher in the pack, you only pay the international shipping costs, see explanation below).

1) Gel Ant Farm, offer including ant colony

Gel Ant Farm

Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The gel ant farm is a high-tech habitat for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-sustaining; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter. The only thing you need to add to the ant farm (16.5 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm) are the ants themselves.

Included:

- Blue Gel Ant Farm
- Ant colony with approximately 15 Spanish worker ants
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Booklet "Ants are Heroes"

2.) Your Own Indoor Butterfly Garden

Become part of nature and witness the wonder of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Up close and personal!

Shipping and care

The school package is in stock and immediately available. You will usually receive 5 fresh caterpillars and special food from our breeder in about a week (in some cases this may take a little longer, depending on breeding). Now you can really get started. Butterfly breeding is possible from March to September.

First, the caterpillars get their own food (supplied) so they can grow well. Then they hang upside down in crystal-like spun cocoons. In the final phase, they emerge as beautiful butterflies. Observe them for a few days and then release them.

What's in the Butterfly Kit

• Foldable and openable 30 cm Habitat
• Pipette for feeding the caterpillars
• Complete comprehensive instructions, multilingual user manual (also in Dutch)
• You will find a coupon for 3-5 caterpillars in the package, which you can order online for a shipping fee (paypal/credit card). You can select a delivery time yourself.

3a.) BUGzzz Insect Breeding Jar (incl. stick insect nymph)

Breed your insects in an excellent habitat

A beautiful, large, and super-transparent habitat where your insects are very clearly visible. A well-ventilated lid with the logo ensures the best conditions for your new pet. You can house multiple animals in this unique enclosure. Particularly ideal for breeding praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects, snails, worms, and ladybugs.

Specifications

We supply the jar including a ventilated lid. The interior can be arranged as you wish. The photos provide clear examples of the possibilities. Decorative stones and artificial plants are available on our website. We supply the decorative stones in anthracite or yellow (depending on stock).

3b.) Breeding Cage Net Cage (incl. stick insect nymph)

Convenient

This breeding cage is a super convenient cage for stick insects, praying mantises, butterflies, and caterpillars. It is a lightweight cage made of sturdy mesh in a small size: 30 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep.

Ornamental tree

Nice ornamental tree for decorating your outdoor space. Provides a beautiful fill and makes your outdoor space/arena even more unique. Please note, colors may differ from the photo.

Dimensions:

height 6cm
width 6cm (may vary due to the shape of the ornamental tree)

Small Ornamental Tree  

A nice ornamental tree to decorate your outdoor world. Provides a beautiful filler and makes your outdoor world/arena even more unique.

Dimensions:

height 3cm
 

Snail Habitat

Discover why snails are so interesting with this fascinating nature kit. A transparent container where you can observe snails beautifully. Decorate it entirely to your own taste. The habitat is equipped with ventilation openings and an opening for adding water. The product was developed by naturalist Nick Baker, a specialist.

The product provides hours of fun activity and is of high quality. Also included is Nick Baker's English manual with all information about snails. Suitable for children and for anyone with a passion for the special world of nature.

Specifications

• Transparent container with lid
• Pipette
• Tweezers
• Magnifying glass
• Extensive manual
• Dimensions 19:14:6.5
• Suitable from 4 years old

Jumping Spider - Phidippus Ometepe

The spiders are sold at a stage between L3 and L7.
 

Information

Phidippus Ometepe is a jumping spider native to the island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. Like all jumping spiders, these animals are quite agile and enjoy being seen. Shortly before molting, they climb into their web and remain there until the process is complete. These animals are hunters and catch their food without problems. It is always a spectacle to watch them!

Appearance

The base color of the females is a shimmering metallic green. On the abdomen, it has an orange and black striped pattern. The males of this species have an inconspicuous black base color. In adulthood, this transitions more to grey. Their heads develop green/blue hues. A colorful species!

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, they will quickly hunt and catch their prey with a leap. They are active during the day, making them often highly visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a plant.

Food

Adult regius spiders eat curly-wing flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. Any cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during a molt or sleep. Be vigilant about this. Young regius spiders eat fruit flies, curly-wing flies, or micro crickets. Regius spiders can handle prey as large as themselves. They drink from the spray water; ensure it is fresh and not too cold.
We advise not to spray too much; they prefer dryness. A few drops that they can drink/collect themselves are sufficient. And fruit flies are initially the best food source.
 

Environmental Requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation. Ultimately, a terrarium of 20x20x30cm may be suitable for adult spiders. Humidity should be between 40 and 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. It is important that the spider can drink something (a drop) every few days; much more is not needed.
Heating can be done with a lamp; do not use a heat mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright spot at room temperature is also possible, though they may be somewhat less active.

Group Housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius "White" Bahama

The stage at which the spiders are sold is between L3 and L5. Please note, they are still very small (a few mm in size) and feed on fruit flies.
 

Information

Phidippus regius "White Bahama" is a jumping spider from North America and the Caribbean, this species comes from the Bahamas. Just before molting, they climb into their web and stay there until the process is complete. These animals are hunters and catch their food without problems. It is always a spectacle to watch them. Suitable prey animals include fruit flies, houseflies, or small crickets. Anything not eaten within a day should be removed from the terrarium. We feed and water young spiders every 3 days and adult spiders once a week. Humidity should be 70% with good ventilation. We spray some water in a corner; this is sufficient, and it is better to spray sparingly than too much. The animals absorb water droplets as needed and thus quench their thirst.

Appearance

The female and male are approximately 3-4 cm in size, including their legs. The female has a larger abdomen, but the male has slightly longer legs. The male's color is always the same, black speckled with white with green chelicerae, in contrast to the female's, which varies from light white-beige to dark brown or even solid black.

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, she will quickly hunt and catch her prey with a jump. They are active during the day, making them often easily visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a plant.

Food

Adult regius eat curly-wing flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during a molt or sleep. Be vigilant about this. Young regius eat fruit flies, curly-wing flies, or micro crickets. The regius can handle prey that is as large as themselves. They drink from spray water; make sure it is fresh and not too cold.
We advise not to spray too much; they like dryness. A few drops that they can take/get themselves are sufficient. And fruit flies are initially the best food source.
 

Environmental requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation. Eventually, a terrarium of 20x20x30 can be suitable for adult spiders. Humidity should be between 40 and 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees. It is important that the spider can drink a few drops every few days; much more is not necessary.
Heating can be done with a lamp; do not use a heating mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright place at room temperature is also possible, though they may be somewhat less active. The desired temperature is 24-30°C during the day, a minimum of 14°C at night.

Group housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius Apalachicola

The spiders are sold at a stage between L3 and L7.
 

Information

The Apalachicola jumping spiders are found in the Southeastern United States. These spiders are known for their agility and active behavior. They grow to about 2 to 2.5 cm and can live for 1.5 years. These spiders do make a web, but they don't always use it to catch their prey, unlike other spiders. The Apalachicola hunts its prey, which is very entertaining to watch.

Did you know?
Apalachicola is a place in the American state of Florida, and it's presumed the spider was discovered there and named after this location.

Appearance

The color of the Apalachicola jumping spider is black with white, and the amount of black and white can vary per spider. The female spider is often brightly colored and has much less black on the cephalothorax than the males. The males are predominantly black with some white spots.

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, they will quickly go hunting and catch their prey with a jump. They are active during the day, making them often clearly visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a small plant.

Food

Adult regius spiders eat curly-winged flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during molting or sleep. Be aware of this. Young regius spiders eat fruit flies, curly-winged flies, or micro crickets. Regius spiders can handle prey as large as themselves. They drink from spray water; make sure it's fresh and not too cold.
We advise not to spray too much, as they prefer dryness. A few drops that they can access themselves are sufficient. And fruit flies are initially the best food source.
 

Environmental requirements

The enclosure for a jumping spider should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation. Eventually, a terrarium of 20x20x30cm can be suitable for adult spiders. The humidity should be between 40 and 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. It's important that the spider can drink something every few days (a droplet); much more is not necessary.
Heating can be done with a lamp; do not use a heating mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright spot at room temperature is also possible, though they may be slightly less active.

Group housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius Everglades

The stage at which the spiders are sold is between L2 and L5. The size ranges from a few millimeters to half a centimeter.
 

Information

Phidippus regius “Everglades” is a jumping spider from the Everglades National Park in Florida. Phidippus regius “Everglades” are, like all jumping spiders, quite agile and you will almost always see them. Just before molting, they climb into their web and remain there until the process is complete. The animals are hunters and catch their food without problems. It is always a spectacle to see them. Suitable food animals are fruit flies, houseflies, or small crickets. Anything not eaten within a day should be removed from the terrarium. We feed and water young spiders every 3 days and adult spiders once a week. Humidity should be 70% with good ventilation. We spray some water in a corner, this is sufficient and it is better to spray sparingly than too much. The animals absorb the water droplets as needed and thus quench their thirst.

Appearance

Female jumping spiders have a striking orange color on the thorax and abdomen. Male Phidippus regius “Everglades” are black and white and have green-metallic shimmering chelicerae. A colorful species!

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, they will quickly go on the hunt and catch their prey with a jump. They are active during the day, making them often clearly visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a small plant.

Food

Adult regius eat curly flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during a molt or sleep. Be alert to this. Young regius eat fruit flies, curly flies, or micro crickets. The regius can handle prey that is as large as themselves. They drink from the spray water; make sure it is fresh and not too cold.
We advise not to spray too much; they like dryness. A few drops that they can catch/get themselves are already sufficient. And fruit flies are initially the best food source.
 

Environmental Requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation. Ultimately, a terrarium of 20x20x30 can be suitable for adult spiders. Humidity should be between 40 and 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. It is important that the spider can drink something (a drop) every few days; much more is not necessary.
Heating can be done with a small lamp; do not use a heating mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright spot at room temperature is also possible, but this may make them less active.

Group Housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius Isla Juventud

The stage at which the spiders are sold is between L5 and adulthood.
 

Size

Every Phidippus regius spider is unique, which is why you see the same photo for both types we offer.
 

Information

With her large eyes, she will follow you as soon as you approach her enclosure, curious if something might be coming. They are easy to care for and suitable for the beginner jumping spider enthusiast.

P. regius is most commonly found in relatively open areas, such as fields and light forests, with adults usually preferring trees or the walls of buildings as hunting grounds. They build silk nests at night to sleep in, often in palm leaves or similar areas. Females of the species lay their eggs under the bark of trees, or in secluded spots in wooden structures such as sheds. P. regius occurs in the southeastern United States and the West Indies and has been introduced to Easter Island. If you set up a terrarium yourself, you can take this into account.

Appearance

Adult males are black/white and females are orange/red. The young soroa is red; the gender will only become visible at a later stage. Especially around the mouthparts, all sorts of color variations can occur. Every Phidippus regius spider is unique, which is why you see the same photo for both types we offer.

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, she will quickly hunt and catch her prey with a jump. They are active during the day, making them often clearly visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a plant.

Food

Adult regius eat curly-wing flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten should be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during a molt or sleep. Be aware of this. The young regius eats fruit flies, curly-wing flies, or micro crickets. The regius can handle prey that is as large as itself. They drink from the spray water; ensure it is fresh and not too cold.
We advise not to spray too much; they prefer dryness. A few drops that they can get themselves are sufficient. And fruit flies are initially the best food source.
 

Environmental requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation. Ultimately, a 20x20x30cm terrarium may be suitable for adult spiders. Humidity should be between 40 and 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. It is important that the spider can drink something (a droplet) every few days; much more is not necessary.
Heating can be done with a lamp; do not use a heating mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright spot at room temperature is also possible, although they may be less active this way.

Group housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius soroa

The stage at which the spiders are sold is between L3 and L6. If you want a slightly larger spider, choose the other species (Everglades and Ometepe).
 

Size

We ship jumping spiders in stages L3 to L7 in a small, ventilated tube. They are on average a few mm in size and feed on fruit flies.

Adult males range from 6 to 18 mm in body length, averaging 12 mm. Females range from 7 to 22 mm, averaging 15 mm. Each Phidippus regius spider is unique, which is why you see the same photo for both species we offer.

Information

The Regius soroa originates from sunny Cuba and owes its success to its attractive appearance. With her large eyes, she will follow you as soon as you approach her enclosure, curious if something might be coming. They are easy to care for and suitable for the novice jumping spider enthusiast.

Appearance

Adult males are black/white and females are orange/red. The young soroa is red; only at a later stage will the gender become visible through this.

Behavior

Jumping spiders are true hunters. When offered a fly or cricket, they will quickly hunt and catch their prey with a jump. They are active during the day, making them often clearly visible. At night, they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a plant.

Food

Adult regius eat curly-winged flies, houseflies, crickets, or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during a molt or sleep. Be alert to this. Young regius eat fruit flies, curly-winged flies, or micro crickets. The regius can handle prey that is as large as itself. They drink from the spray water; make sure it is fresh and not too cold.

Environmental requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation, and as your spider grows, you can eventually grow its housing up to 20x20x30. Humidity should be around 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. Regular spraying with a short dry period is desirable. Heating can be done with a lamp; do not use a heat mat from below (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a light spot at room temperature is also possible, although they may be somewhat less active.

Group housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.

Sprayer

This sprayer is nice and compact, and can be operated with just a few fingers. A lock is present. The sprayer atomizes water into a very fine mist, making it ideal for the care of praying mantises, stick insects, and other pets that regularly require moisture.

Specifications  

- capacity 200 ml
- height 19 cm
- diameter 6 cm (deepest part)
- includes simple lock
 

Usage  

The mister can be operated with two fingers. Operate the slide that serves as a lock carefully (prone to breakage).
 

Syringe 10 ml  

Humidity  

This simple moisture syringe is ideal for providing your Ant Farm with moisture in a controlled manner. Extremely suitable for the Master series but also for the Acrylic and Sand Farms, for example. You can also easily apply a mixture such as sugar water or honeydew to a specific spot with this syringe.

Usage  

You use the syringe with the Ant Farm or in a terrarium. For example, in a place where you want to hatch eggs of stick insects or leaves.

Size  

The syringe has a capacity of 10ml and is supplied without a needle.
 

Syringe 20 ml  

Humidity  

This simple moisture syringe is ideal for providing your Ant Farm with dosed moisture. Extremely suitable for the Master series, but also for the Acrylic and Sand farms. You can also easily apply a mixture such as sugar water or honeydew to a specific spot with this syringe.

Usage  

You use the syringe for the Ant Farm or in a terrarium. For example, in a place where you want stick insect or leaf insect eggs to hatch.

Size  

The syringe has a capacity of 20ml and is supplied without a needle.
 

Syringe 3ml

Moisture  

This simple moisture syringe is ideal for providing your Ant Farm with dosed moisture. For example, for Acrylic and Sand Farms. You can also easily apply a mixture such as sugar water or honeydew to a specific spot with this syringe.

Usage  

You use the syringe for the Ant Farm or in a terrarium. For example, in a place where you want to hatch eggs of stick insects or leaves.

Size  

The syringe is 8cm long when retracted and 14cm when extended. You can administer 3 ml of liquid at a time. Please note: this is a syringe with a needle, it can also be used without a needle.
 

5 ml Syringe  

Humidity  

This simple moisture syringe is ideal for providing your Ant Farm with measured amounts of moisture. It is perfectly suited for the Master series, but also for Acrylic and Sand Farms, for example. You can also easily apply a mixture such as sugar water or honeydew to a specific spot with this syringe.

Usage  

You use the syringe with the Ant Farm or in a terrarium. For example, in a place where you want to hatch eggs of stick insects or leaves.

Size  

The syringe has a capacity of 5 ml and is supplied without a needle.
 

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Sugar water

A sugar water mixture, specifically intended for ants. It is a supplement to an ant diet of honeydew and live insects (and seeds for Messor and Pheidole).

The price includes a tube and cotton pad, from which the ants can suck the sugar water. Suitable for several months. Offer a few drops of sugar water on the supplied cotton pad in a feeding dish or arena, or use the cotton pad as shown in the picture. Make sure the cotton pad stays moist. Every few weeks, push the cotton pad a little deeper into the liquid with the back of a pencil (for example).

The tube is suitable for reuse.

Tube specifications
Length - 75 mm
Diameter - 13 mm
Content - 2 ml