ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- USA
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / active hunter
- Adult size (body / total length)
- 1.2–2.0 cm
- Temperament
- Curious / active
- Experience level
- Beginner+
- Visibility
- Very visible and active during the day
- Burrowing
- Does not burrow; builds silk hammocks in elevated retreats
- Growth rate
- Fast
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A good display jumping spider that appreciates height, foliage and anchor points. Feed small prey and keep the enclosure secure, clean and well ventilated.
KEEP EXPLORING
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