Breeding fishing spiders

[SixGunShane]

Curious if anyone has done this seems like a fun species to have around any info on them Would be appreciated even if its not about mating

 

[egyptiancrow]

you want to make absolutely sure they are mature and give them a nice space to attempt it. honestly theyre so fast and each spider has their own temperament. feed them both and give them both water before you try it to lower the fatality risk.

 

[SixGunShane]

Ok any resources you know of for sexing and making sure they are mature? Not finding much info so when you say nice size any recommendations on size? Also from what I've read male's have a tendency to pass away shortly after the deed seems to be something uncontrollable. But I would definitely feed and water before putting together would you feed extra or just plan it so that it's after a regular feeding?

 

[egyptiancrow]

Ok any resources you know of for sexing and making sure they are mature? Not finding much info so when you say nice size any recommendations on size? Also from what I've read male's have a tendency to pass away shortly after the deed seems to be something uncontrollable. But I would definitely feed and water before putting together would you feed extra or just plan it so that it's after a regular feeding?

you need to know the species and examine the epigynum and pedipalps for that species

and feed normally before mating + feed after mating to replenish/add nutrients, esp for the female.