Generic Jumping spider caresheet
Enclosure;
The enclosure depends entirely on the adult size of the spider but as a general rule 8” cubed for smaller (up to 1cm body length) species such as Hyllus semicupreus or Plexippus paykulli and 12” cubed for the larger species such as Hyllus giganteus...
the scientific 'Latouchia batuensis' would suggest it is prevalent in the batu caves area of peninsular Malaysia right? I'm visiting that area towards the end of September, would be cool to see if I can find some
OK, has anyone had any experience whatsoever with the dark colour form of Psalmopoeus pulcher? there appears to be a couple pictures but not much else on the web, I need to know if it is a stable mutation, influenced by environmental factors etc and if anyone has seen any about? I would love to...
looks very very much like a huntsman, i'd say 100% huntsman, but as to the specifics... my fist instinct was Holconia sp (australian huntsman) but on closer inspection of the carapace, i'd say its just a fat H. venatoria
it shouldn't be a problem for an avic, as for the reason its falling... is it due a moult? usually their grip lessens shortly before moulting.
avics are designed to be able to withstand a greater fall than terrestrial species so i wouldn't worry at all
I kno thw range starts in Europe and they are found in New Zealand too (Uliodon sp) so it would seem likely that you have them there, looks almost identical to Zoropsis spinimana, but they are arboreal
I am in the UK, and while I do not immediately have both species in I can get them in for you
and am willing to hold stock if ever needed.
my contact details can be found on http://exopet.co.uk
or PM me here or on RFUK (EXOPET)
My response would have been to take the fly swatter twat them over the head with it and tell them to go read some <freaking> books
there is nothing worse than mis information being perpetuated by brain dead idiots who don't even know what they are talking about.
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could be a phantom sac 'gone wrong' as many species will produce eggs if well fed enough depite not being mated, usually if it is made properly they will then eat it several days later.
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