Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order?
Upcoming drop dates will be posted on the website. Additional updates, sneak peeks, and announcements will be shared on social media through posts and stories.
Available spiders will be listed on my website in my store.
To place an order, simply add your spider(s) to your cart and complete checkout. If you have questions before purchasing, feel free to reach out.
Please note that adding a spider to your cart does not reserve it. Orders are secured once checkout is completed and payment is received.
Where do you ship?
Throughout the continental United States excluding Hawaii and Florida. Shipping to Alaska only available when shipped to the Anchorage FedEx hub.
How often should I feed my spider?
There is no exact feeding schedule that works for every spider.
A spider with a large, round abdomen usually does not need food, while a spider with a smaller abdomen should be offered a meal.
Most juveniles and adults are fed every 3–7 days, but it’s best to use your spider’s abdomen as a guide rather than the calendar.
While overfeeding is not usually dangerous, spiders with very large abdomens can be more susceptible to injury if they fall.
Why won’t my spider eat?
The most common reason is premolt.
Other common reasons include:
- The spider recently ate
- The spider is adjusting after shipping
- The feeder is too large
- The spider simply isn’t hungry
A healthy spider can go surprisingly long periods without eating, especially while preparing to molt.
What is premolt?
Premolt is the period before a spider sheds its exoskeleton.
Signs may include:
- Spending more time in its hammock
- Refusing food
- Reduced activity
- A darker appearance
- Building a thicker hammock than usual
If your spider appears to be preparing to molt, it’s best to leave it undisturbed.
My spider hasn’t come out in days. Is it okay?
Most likely, yes.
Jumping spiders often spend extended periods inside their hammocks, especially before a molt.
If your spider appears healthy and its abdomen remains in good condition, this behavior is usually completely normal.
My spider made a thick hammock and won’t come out. Is something wrong?
Not at all.
A thick hammock usually means one of three things:
- Your spider is preparing to molt
- Your spider is preparing to lay eggs
- Your spider wants a secure place to rest
It’s best not to disturb the hammock or attempt to remove the spider from it. Many spiders will remain inside for days or even weeks depending on what they’re doing.
Can they bite?
Technically, yes.
In reality, jumping spider bites are extremely uncommon. Most would much rather run, hide, or hop away than bite.
What size enclosure does my spider need?
There is no single enclosure size that works for every spider.
As a general guideline:
Juveniles (i5–i7) do well in:
- 3x3x4
- 3x3x6
- 4x4x4
Subadults and adults (i8–i12) do well in:
- 4x4x6
- 4x4x8
- 5x5x5
Most adult Regius and Otiosus do very well in a 4x4x8 enclosure and generally do not require anything larger.
Particularly large or active Phidippus species may appreciate larger enclosures such as:
- 5x5x7
- 6x6x10
The most important factors are good ventilation, secure webbing points, and easy access to food and water.
Does my spider need a heat source?
Most likely, no. Commonly kept jumping spider species do very well at normal room temperatures.
For most homes, temperatures between 68–80°F are perfectly suitable. Wild jumping spiders regularly encounter temperatures as low as 35° in their native habitats without harm.
Direct sunlight and overheating are generally far more concerning than temperatures being slightly cooler than ideal.
How do I give my spider water?
Lightly mist one side of an enclosure wall taking care to avoid soaking the enclosure, once per day.
Most jumping spiders prefer drinking from water droplets rather than standing water dishes.
Can you guarantee adult colors and patterns?
While genetics certainly influence appearance, there can still be a great deal of variation.
Color, pattern, and markings often continue to develop through multiple molts, and even spiders from the same clutch can mature into very different-looking adults.
Because of this, no breeder can guarantee exactly how a juvenile spider will mature.
My spider arrived a few days ago and hasn’t eaten. What should I do? Is something wrong?
Usually not.
Many spiders need a few days to adjust after shipping and settling into a new environment.
Provide water, allow your spider time to settle in, and avoid excessive handling during the adjustment period.
If your spider appears healthy and its abdomen remains in good condition, a temporary hunger strike is rarely a cause for concern.
Why haven’t you answered my message yet?
I do my best to respond as quickly as possible, but much of my day is spent caring for animals, packing orders, maintaining enclosures, photographing spiders, updating listings, and helping customers.
I truly appreciate your patience and will get back to you as soon as I can.