Fighting Spider

Thiania bhamoensis

True spiderbeginnerVenom: Mild

About

A small, dazzling metallic blue-green Southeast Asian jumper, famous as the children's 'fighting spider' (rival males display and spar — house individually). Unusually for a jumper it binds two leaves into a silk retreat to rest, molt, and lay eggs. Keep warm (75-85°F) and humid (60-70%) in a small ventilated enclosure with foliage. Light feeder. Harmless, mild venom.

Taxonomy

FamilySalticidae

GenusThiania

Native regionSoutheast Asia

TypeArboreal

Temperamentbold; males fight rivals; builds a leaf retreat

Size & growth

Adult size~0.4 in body (1 cm)

Length8.00–11.00 mm

Growth ratefast

Climate

Temperature75–85 °F

Humidity60–70%

Enclosure

Adult size4x4x8 inches (vertical)

Substratecoco fiber; vertical decor for climbing + silk retreats; light mist for drinking

Substrate depth1-2 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizefruit flies, flies, small feeders

Adult cadence2-3 prey per week

Times kept: 0