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I'm really not trying to be the forum police at all, but if you search, you will find a TON of great information, as they are discussed quite commonly. Really, nearly any question you might have has been asked and answered multiple times. I haven't had to opportunity to keep them, so maybe...

Nice spiders! No clue on ID...haven't seen those ventral markings before! The last pic looks a little familiar, but I can't quite place it...

Went out for a quick walk tonight and found a large female under a big chunk of old concrete. It occurred to me that I've yet to see a male. I find females fairly often from spring to fall, but have never found a male wandering or seeking shelter underneath an object. I also noticed that there...

Small crickets will do.

Would like to add that although they aren't as impressive in size as some of the other sp, they are still interesting to keep. Plus, their smaller size allows for a smaller enclosure. They will burrow and tackle prey with zeal.

It is extremely likely that P. audax are in your area. I'd even go as far as to say that they definitely are. They are common but not abundant. I have found 5 P. audax (2 were together - a male and a female) in the past 2 years or so, and on only one of those occasions was I actually looking for...

He looks like a she, and she looks like Trochosa sp.

I haven't seen much yet this year either. NJ had a harsh winter, and spring is taking its time. Within the next 1-3 weeks that will begin to change though, so keep it up. Check out the walls outside your home that get a lot of sun during the day, because the jumping spiders are starting to emerge.

If you read the link/PDF or search the board for threads on spiders that interest you, you will find habitat descriptions and tons of information. You can then visit local areas which sound similar. Or, you can just wing it and go find some nearby woods or fields or parks to investigate. If you...

SandDeku, In case you didn't see it before, check out this page and click around on the "Spider Fact Sheets" links on the right to see some pictures and habitat information. This is for Pennsylvania spiders, but most if not all of them are also found in NJ. Guide to Commonly Found PA Spiders...

Thanks for this!

I think you should try to chill out a bit. You seem to be all over the boards asking questions and stirring things up. I know you want the advice of the people who post here, but you might want to try searching around a bit first. Enthusiasm is great, but I think it will be better served by...

Well I meant that they don't appear to be common or abundant, but I'm out there flipping rocks and peeling bark anyway, so it's in the realm of possibility. Also, that's a nice resource you have over there. Going to check out PA as well.

thanks! for some reason i thought there might have been more, but i guess not!

hey cacoseraph, could you point me in the direction of any info on mygs in NJ?

Honestly, the best advice I can offer is, no matter what you keep, don't go too crazy on setup details, and resist the urge to overfeed. give your spiders a basic setup, don't rearrange it, and let them settle in.

The garage is a much better home than a container. Good choice! I would like to add that I have not witnessed aggression from these spiders, but I do believe they may be responsible for some "mystery bites" simply based on how active they are. I have woken up to them walking near my face, and...

Dolomedes tenebrosus sounds like it fits the bill, and you can probably find them in Virginia. Large, semi aboreal, not super colorful but visually interesting. Multiple spiders in the enclosure will not work though. You'll find a lot of threads here regarding care and set-up.

These don't do well in captivity in my experience. They try to escape constantly. If you're not comfortable having them around, just release them outside when you find them. I either release them or use them as P. audax food, and doing so over a couple of years has drastically reduced their...

I generally agree, but I feel that a person stepping in out of compassion is also a natural act. I would certainly stop to help out a turtle if it was flipped over on its shell. Walking around all day looking for spider hunting wasps to thwart isn't a great idea, but getting involved during a...