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.