Jumping spider - Phidippus regius soroa

The stage at which the spiders are sold is between L2 and L5. If you want a slightly larger spider, choose the other types (Everglades and Ometepe).

Format

We ship the jumping spiders in stages L3 and L7 in a small, ventilated tube. They are on average a few mm in size and feed on fruit flies.

Adult males range from 6 to 18 mm in body length and average 12 mm. Females range from 7 to 22 mm and average 15 mm. Each Phippus regius spider is unique, which is why you see the same photo for both species that we offer.
 

Information

The Regius soroa comes from sunny Cuba and owes its success to its nice appearance. With her big eyes she will follow you as soon as you come near her enclosure, curious to see if anything is coming. They are easy to care for and suitable for the novice jumping spider enthusiast.

Appearance

Adult males are black/white and females orange/red in color. the young soroa is red, so the sex will only become visible at a later stage.

Behaviour

Jumping spiders are real hunters. When presented with a fly or cricket, she will quickly start hunting and catch her prey with a jump. They are active during the day, so they are often clearly visible. At night they sleep in a self-made cocoon or hide under a plant.

Food

Adult regius eat curl flies, house flies, crickets or other small insects. A cricket that is not eaten must be removed from the enclosure, as it can disturb or even kill the spider during its molt or sleep. Be alert to this. The young regius eats fruit flies, curl flies or micro crickets. The regius can handle prey as large as itself. They drink from the spray water, make sure it is fresh and not too cold.

Environmental requirements

A jumping spider's enclosure should be approximately 5x5x7cm with good ventilation and as your spider grows, you can eventually grow your housing to 20x20x30. The humidity is around 70% with an ideal temperature of 26-28 degrees. Regular spraying with a short dry period is desirable. You can heat it with a lamp, do not use a heating mat from the bottom (due to the risk of dehydration). Placing the enclosure in a bright place at room temperature is also possible, so they may be less active.

Group housing

Jumping spiders cannot be housed together due to cannibalism.