Care Guides

Care Guides

Everything you need to know about keeping happy, healthy jumping spiders

🌱 Getting Started

Beginner's Guide to Phidippus Regius

Beginner's Guide to Phidippus Regius

Complete introduction to keeping the regal jumping spider, from choosing your first spider to basic care requirements.

Beginner 10 min read
Choosing Your First Jumping Spider

Choosing Your First Jumping Spider

A comprehensive guide to selecting the right species and individual spider for beginners.

Beginner 5 min read
Enclosure Setup Basics

Enclosure Setup Basics

Step-by-step guide to creating the perfect home for your jumping spider.

Beginner 8 min read

🏡 Housing & Environment

Setting Up a Naturalistic Vivarium

Setting Up a Naturalistic Vivarium

Create a beautiful, bioactive enclosure that mimics your spider's natural habitat.

Intermediate 12 min read
Temperature & Humidity Control

Temperature & Humidity Control

Master the environmental requirements for different jumping spider species.

Intermediate 7 min read

🍽️ Feeding & Nutrition

Feeding Tips & Schedules for Jumpers

Feeding Tips & Schedules for Jumpers

Learn what to feed, how often, and how to recognize a well-fed jumping spider.

Beginner 6 min read
Keeping Feeder Insects

Keeping Feeder Insects

How to culture and maintain healthy feeder insects for your jumping spiders.

Intermediate 9 min read

🕷️ Health & Molting

Understanding the Molt Cycle

Understanding the Molt Cycle

Recognize pre-molt signs, support your spider during molting, and handle post-molt care.

Beginner 8 min read
Common Health Issues & Solutions

Common Health Issues & Solutions

Identify and address common health problems in jumping spiders.

Intermediate 11 min read

🐣 Breeding & Advanced Care

Breeding Jumping Spiders Responsibly

Breeding Jumping Spiders Responsibly

Advanced guide to pairing, egg sac care, and raising spiderlings.

Advanced 15 min read
Raising Spiderlings

Raising Spiderlings

Specialized care for baby jumping spiders from first instar to juvenile.

Advanced 13 min read
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