Exactly. Most of those theories about the nutritional content of various feeders come from the reptile community. Assuming that those theories are even valid, how do we know that inverts don't have greater fat requirements?
Exactly- I used to keep chameleons and high fat prey animals were highly recommended. This was many years ago, and crix were nutrient low.
Fats. Obviously this is going to vary pretty drastically from animal to animal depending on the Lipase present in a given animal's digestive system. Low or no lipase, animals can starve to death while surrounded by yummy meals.
Babs, Are you a transplanted American? You're location says Munich, but your English is good.Hi,
I have a healthy P.regius female for a year and a half. Mealworms are perfectly good. But since they can be pretty big, one worm a week or even 2 weeks is enough (watch her/his backside - if way too big, reduce the worms, you spider is perfectly adapted for 3-4 weeks without food). Jumping spiders can eat a lot, but mine has never eaten so much, that she can't jump or walk on glass wall. The problem with worms - they tend to hide in dark corners of terrariums so you spider might have to search for it for a couple of days (and they always find it). And if you tend to your worms, give them fruits or carrots and plenty of new oats, soon enough you will get the beetles, and then again new worms. My Spider eats both sorts with same gusto. I hope this helps you