Scientific name: Paraphidippus aurantius

Size(M): 4-8 mm

Size(F): 4-8 mm

Environment: Human structures, forests

Habitat: USA, Panama, Canada, Greater Antilles

Humidity: Unknown

Price(USA): $40

Life span(M, captivity): 1-2 years

Life span(F, captivity): 1-2 years

Water: Every day

Feed: Every day(fruit flies)

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!