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
- Origin
- South and Southeast Asia
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / active hunter
- Adult size
- 1.5–2.5 cm
- Temperament
- Curious / active
- Experience level
- Beginner+
- Visibility
- Visible during the day
- Burrowing
- Does not burrow; builds silk hammocks
- Growth rate
- Fast
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Use warm, moderately humid jumping spider husbandry with strong ventilation, top-half foliage, bark and multiple hammock anchor points. Feed suitably sized live prey and mist lightly for drinking droplets.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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