Any experience with zebra jumpers (S. scenicus)?

[regalpaws]

Wondering if anyone has any experience with keeping these guys, requirements for enclosures and food? Thanks a bunch

 

[UKspiderGem]

I imagine like keeping any other jumper. Not sure why you'd want to keep something so small but each to their own! They're widespread in the UK so don't need any particular temp requirements and a misting every few days should do it. They can eat things a little bigger than themselves but I'd stick to curly wing or smaller I guess.

 

[egyptiancrow]

you can give them the same basic setup and requirements as any jumping spider, but keep in mind they are smaller and need less space and perhaps will enjoy the walls a bit more than just the top of the enclosure. basic jumper care will cover it though https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dx0tlu1Fbtni_u_r88KbUWmN9Os7_AEazqTmF766buo/edit

 

[UKspiderGem]

They also come out on sunny days and prefer sun facing walls. Not that you can put an enclosure in direct sunlight but I guess they'd need some sun at least.

 

[regalpaws]

Thanks for all your info guys! I saw them outside my house and of course my brain went
I'll see if I can find something more vertical and test to see if they'll take fruit flies before I possibly keep them.

 

[SalticusScenicusStar]

They will eat hydei fruit flies even as adults. Note, they are really really good escapers. medium-sized holes in the enclosure should be avoided.