{"product_id":"regal-jumping-spider-everglade","title":"Regal Jumping spider “Everglades”","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRegal Jumping Spider “Everglade” Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhidippus regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adult: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5 cm body length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: usually \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Small arboreal enclosure with \u003cstrong\u003egood ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adult minimum: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e20 × 20 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Height is more important than floor space\u003cbr\u003e• Provide twigs, cork, foliage and plenty of climbing surfaces\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the enclosure secure — jumping spiders are excellent escape artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e22–27°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Low-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB 2–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e can be beneficial\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a natural day\/night cycle\u003cbr\u003e• Good lighting helps encourage normal activity and hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for around \u003cstrong\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lightly mist one side of the enclosure as required\u003cbr\u003e• Allow surfaces to dry between misting\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Offer appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003elive insects\u003c\/strong\u003e such as fruit flies, small flies, micro crickets and small roaches\u003cbr\u003e• Juveniles require smaller prey\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey, especially before moulting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• They usually drink \u003cstrong\u003ewater droplets from misting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lightly mist the enclosure rather than using a deep water bowl\u003cbr\u003e• Never leave the enclosure soaking wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• A jumping spider may become less active and stop feeding before moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Provide adequate humidity and leave it completely undisturbed\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever attempt to handle a spider during a moult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Can become tame with gentle interaction\u003cbr\u003e• Allow the spider to walk onto your hand rather than grabbing it\u003cbr\u003e• Handle \u003cstrong\u003eclose to the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent injury from falls\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid handling during premoult or immediately after moulting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for lethargy, dehydration, difficulty climbing or abnormal movement\u003cbr\u003e• Falls can cause serious injuries\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation helps prevent mould and respiratory problems\u003cbr\u003e• Ensure prey is appropriately sized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey and waste regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Clean visible mould or heavily soiled areas\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid destroying the spider's \u003cstrong\u003esilk retreat\/sac\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessarily\u003cbr\u003e• Full cleans should be minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure ventilated enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Branches, cork \u0026amp; 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