AnyOne know how to care for a jumping spider?

[pannaking22]

Simple enough. That's interesting how they seem to use the tape. I'm guessing because it's a rougher surface and easier to build the sac there. That's a good idea to have the lid at the bottom. Makes cleaning much easier and less destructive

 

[Spepper]

Alrighty, since this thread seems to have become a jumping spider advice-thread I'll ask my question here. :}

How long after a jumping spider molts does it take for its exoskeleton to harden up? I have a juvenile of what I believe to be a P. johnsoni, but at capture I thought she was a juvenile P. clarus. However after she molted her abdomen turned bright red with a black stripe down the middle, much like the P. johnsoni I had before that I actually found on top of the Christmas tree. It's been 3-4 days, and I know she needs food because after molting her abdomen became teeny, but I don't want to destroy her safe haven which she built under the lid until she doesn't actually need it anymore.

 

[Salticstance]

Alrighty, since this thread seems to have become a jumping spider advice-thread I'll ask my question here. :}

How long after a jumping spider molts does it take for its exoskeleton to harden up?

The next day is fine to force from the sac. It may need some assistance capturing its prey.

 

[Spepper]

Thanks! I actually saw it finally come out of its tent today, of course after I posted asking help.:sarcasm: And... "she" is actually a "he". And he caught a small fly and is feasting as I speak. Thanks for the advice though! It will be helpful in the future.