Phidippus otiosus
Phidippus • Salticidae
A treetop ('canopy') North American jumper — bold and charismatic like the regal, but a touch more high-strung and quick to bolt upward, so it's an intermediate pick. Give it a tall, well-ventilated enclosure with top-heavy decor (it builds hammock retreats up high), room temperature (70-80°F), and a light mist for drinking. Takes flying and small crawling prey. Harmless, mild venom.
Temperature
70-80°F
Humidity
50-70%
Prey size: flies, fruit flies, small crickets
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
female ~13 mm, male ~10 mm body
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Southeastern USA
Temperament
bold, curious; high-strung, leaps upward when startled
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