Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
Phidippus • Salticidae
Overview
A charismatic, diurnal jumping spider — it hunts by sight, so give it a daily light/dark cycle (ambient room light is fine; never direct sun, which overheats the small enclosure). Vertical setup with a high retreat. 70-82F, 50-70% humidity; low premolt humidity is the main cause of stuck molts. Bite is harmless to humans (bee-sting at worst). Don't feed right after a molt.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
70-82°F
Humidity
50-70%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: fruit flies, small crickets, houseflies
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
0.5-0.7 inch body
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
North America (USA, Canada)
Temperament
bold, curious
Behavior
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