Regal Jumping Spiders Info & Care
Regal jumping spiders (Phiddipus regius) are the perfect introduction to the exciting world of jumper spider adoptions.
A playful personality, puppy dog eyes, and a fuzzy body that makes handling hangouts and playtime fun.
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Regal Colors & Appearance
Regal jumping spiders come in a variety of colors, particularly the females.
Regal females can be found in many shades of tan, brown, pink, orange, and black. They often have iridescent teeth (chels) ranging from ruby red to fuschia to purple.
Regal males are nearly always going to feature black and white fur colors, with bright iridescent blue and green teeth.
Regal Sizing & Age Guide
Regal jumping spiders are roughly the size of a quarter when full-grown adults. Females and males will grow to the same size, with females having a larger abdomen and males having longer front legs & palps. Regal males live approximately two years, while females can live up to three years.
Regal Food & Drink
Regals can eat most soft-bodied insects, we recommend mealworms due to their easy availability. You can also offer spiders other feeders like dubia roaches, fly larvae, pinhead crickets, and waxworms.
Meal frequency depends on a spider's age and abdomen size - it's time to feed when their abdomen is the same width or narrower than their head.
Provide regular moisture to Regals, as they are native to Florida - a humid environment. We mist Regal enclosures every other day to provide droplets for drinking and to maintain humidity levels. Bioactive enclosures can help maintain moisture levels via plants and soil.
Regal Spider Handling
Regals love to explore their local environs - which includes your hands - so bring them out for playtime regularly!
You'll want to be paying attention as Regals are quick movers when first let loose. We recommend taking a few minutes to let them get the "jumpies" out. Handle them in a organized space where you can easily see if them if they jump out of your hands, like at a clean table or desk. Be mindful of their safety line, and how it connects them to your hands.
Most Regals settle down after ~5 minutes of being out and about, and may find a comfortable spot on your hand or clothing to start grooming themselves! This is when you know you're gonna be best buddies.