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Regal Jumping Spider
Phidippus regius
True spiderbeginnerVenom: Mild
Venom note
Bites are rare and comparable to a minor bee sting; not dangerous.
About
The most popular pet jumping spider — visual, intelligent, and easy. Needs a tall enclosure with cross-ventilation, daily light mist on one side, and appropriately tiny prey. Not dangerous; bites are rare and trivial.
Taxonomy
FamilySalticidae
GenusPhidippus
Native regionSoutheastern USA
TypeArboreal
Temperamentcurious, bold
Size & growth
Adult size0.6-0.9 inch body
Growth ratefast
Climate
Temperature70–80 °F
Humidity50–60%
Enclosure
Adult size4x4x6 inches (vertical)
Substratecoco fiber, lightly moist one side
Substrate depth1 inch
Water dishOptional
Feeding
Feeding modePredator (live prey)
Prey sizesmall crickets, flightless fruit flies, BB roaches
Adult cadence2-3 prey per week
Times kept: 6 · Unverified community entry