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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Red-Backed Jumping Spider
Phidippus johnsoni
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
- USA / Mexico
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / active hunter
- Adult size
- 0.8–1.5 cm
- Temperament
- Fast / active
- Experience level
- Beginner+
- Visibility
- Very visible and active during the day
- Burrowing
- Does not burrow; builds silk retreats
- Growth rate
- Fast
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A smaller Phidippus species with striking colouration. Keep dry to lightly humid with good ventilation, climbing surfaces and appropriate small prey.
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