{"product_id":"regal-jumping-spider-bahamas","title":"Regal Jumping Spider \"Bahamas\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREGAL JUMPING SPIDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“BAHAMAS” — Quick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhidippus regius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.5–2.2 cm body length | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 1–2 years | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–2.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e body length.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are generally larger than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe “Bahamas” locality is a colour\/locality form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhidippus regius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 HOUSING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse a secure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evertical enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with excellent ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 20 × 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for an adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide twigs, cork, artificial\/live foliage and climbing surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave open space near the top for silk hammocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouse individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ TEMPERATURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–27°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slight drop at night is acceptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and radiators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 LIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide a natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ambient lighting helps with hunting and activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLow-level UVB can be beneficial but is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 HUMIDITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly mist one side of the enclosure as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the enclosure to partially dry between mistings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦗 FOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed appropriately sized live insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable prey includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit flies, small flies, small crickets and appropriately sized roaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles require smaller prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults can generally be fed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on appetite and body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey where possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThey usually drink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater droplets from misting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly mist the enclosure rather than providing a deep water bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever allow standing water to accumulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐚 SHEDDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles moult several times as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spider may stop eating and retreat into its silk hammock before moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever disturb the spider during a moult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove live prey if a moult is suspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the spider to fully harden before handling or feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 HANDLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan often be gently hand-walked once settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the spider to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewalk onto your hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than picking it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle close to a safe surface as they can jump unexpectedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever handle during or immediately after moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ HEALTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy spiders should be alert, active and able to climb and grip securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemporary refusal of food is normal around moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersistent lethargy, poor grip or difficulty moving may indicate a problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overheating, dehydration and excessive humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 CLEANING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove dead insects and waste regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean contaminated areas carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessarily destroying established silk hammocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only chemical-free cleaning methods around the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Secure vertical enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Excellent ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Climbing branches and foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Suitable webbing\/resting areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Temperature checked and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Hygrometer installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Appropriate live food available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Fine misting bottle prepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouse Regal Jumping Spiders individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever disturb a spider preparing to moult or one that has recently moulted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are excellent jumpers — keep the enclosure secure whenever it is opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid pesticides, aerosols, perfumes and household chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever leave large or aggressive prey in the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe “Bahamas” locality does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot require a fundamentally different care setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhidippus regius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58713768657277,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/regal-jumping-spider-bahamas","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}