Sylvan jumping spiders have beautifully vibrant markings. The males have bright reds and yellows on their legs and head. The females have less vibrant colorations but are still very pretty with their almost transparent chelicera and orange spots along their head.
Scientific name: Colonus sylvanus
Size(M): 7 mm
Size(F): 10 mm
Environment: Forestry areas
Habitat: Eastern USA
Humidity: Unknown
Price(USA): $20-$25
Life span(M, captivity): Unknown
Life span(F, captivity): Unknown
Water: Every day
Feed: Every day(fruit flies, moths, and other small bugs)
Level: Beginner-intermediate(because of feeding every day and small size)
Behavior(M): Active, curious, enjoys exploration.
Behavior(F): Relaxed, enjoys siting in your hand, doesn’t need exploration.
Need:
- Spray bottle for humidity and water
- A consistent source of bugs for food
- Escape proof container with air holes
- Sticks, leaves, fake plants, or other decorations to climb on/hide in
- Paper towel or mulch at the bottom of container
Good to have:
- Some Spiders seem to enjoy enjoy eating some fruits. Its like a treat to them! Fruits jumping spiders can eat include apples, watermelon, cucumbers, and other high in water fruits.
- Humidity thermometers/thermometers to know the humidity and temperature so your spider is healthy
Never:
- Direct sunlight
- 2 or more crickets at one feeding
- Put 2 spiders in one container. If you are attempting to breed 2 spiders, watch over the spiders and make sure they actually breed. You don’t want your male jumper to die for nothing!