is this clear box too big for a jumping spider?

[bugarella]

The clear box measures 2 1/4"x2 1/4"x4" high. The jumping spider is 1/8th" long. I'm just wondering if I should get a smaller box for it. Or is a bigger envoriment better?

Here's a picture of the box

 

[Roblicious]

should be fine, but use vents as airholes though since any sort of drill size will be way too big

 

[bugarella]

should be fine, but use vents as airholes though since any sort of drill size will be way too big

I have a dremel with some super tiny drill bits. I was going to test one on a piece of acrylic about the same thickness as the boxes to see if it will drill through or jist snap the bit. If I fail, I will be putting a mesh vent instead

 

[josh_r]

those acrylic boxes are perfect for dwarf T's. the ones you will be getting will fit nicely in those.

 

[bugarella]

those acrylic boxes are perfect for dwarf T's. the ones you will be getting will fit nicely in those.

That's good to know, thanks :biggrin: I will drill holes in a few extras tonight

 

[Solucki]

That will work nicely for a jumper. Don't put in too many branches, it blocks their view. Sticks, no leaves works. It will probably make a nest in the top corner so it has a nice view of the ground. Careful with the drilling, acrylic cracks easy.
Oh, I just read 1/8". That may be too small for even the smallest drill bits. They can squeeze thru holes half their size. I use cloth or very fine screens.

 

[Smokehound714]

For jumpers, the bigger, the better, IMO.

It helps if you have a lid that opens smoothly.

A large enclosure with ample perches and crossing branches is heaven to them. Plus you get to see how far they'll jump for prey.

Keep in mind that jumpers actually have a sophisticated brain, and as a result they benefit from enrichment. Putting a new object in the enclosure every once in a while got some interesting reactions from my phidippus, especially the males. It really seems to make them alot happier, give it a try. Just try not to change things too much, they seem to react alot like felines when too much has been altered.

 

[goodoldneon]

For what it's worth - I have jumping spiders living on the side of my house (they hide behind the clapboards) - the side of my house.