I am the first to breed tan jumping spiders?

[Royalty]

I came across a website today that states

" The tan jumping spider (Platycryptus undatus) is a smaller common species that is easily captured and docile. They are popular as pets but as of yet no one has been successful breeding them in captivity. "

I bred some earlier this year. The pair were Wild Caught, but I bred them in captivity. I also have bred Zebra Jumpers and Maevia inclemens.

I actually have one of the "babies" I kept from the sac I got from the tan jumpers. The rest I released back where I collected them.

Not sure if this website has any real authority on reporting such things but I found it amusing. I would maybe make breeding reports on my jumpers if I was not too damn lazy(busy) to do so. Not sure if anyone would be interested in hearing about it or if anyone has heard of another case of people breeding tan jumpers. They are rather small so I think they are not as coveted as the larger Bold or Regal ones.

 

[ArachnoQueen13]

never heard of the species before nevermind saw some for sale... thats awesome mate

 

[Royalty]

never heard of the species before nevermind saw some for sale... thats awesome mate

I might make a listing next year. They are really hard to raise as slings. I had issues getting the fruit flies which is why I ended up releasing most, even the ones I wanted to keep. There is a new frog dealer that is local that is starting fly cultures now.

 

[Scp682]

I've cought them off the walls before they're pretty common here especially around houses. I imagine it's just because they're not well known although they're great spiders they get to a good size and have interesting behavior. Fairly shy but they should be more popular imo. Really the only popular jumpers are phids even tho it's the largest family of spiders it's a shame really but the relatively short lifespan definitely plays a role in that.

 

[ReignofInvertebrates]

That species is pretty common and not the most colorful, so as you said they’re mostly neglected by hobbyists in favor of the more vibrant jumpers. With that said, there’s no such thing as too much info! I’ve considered uploading breeding reports for various Lycosidae (they are my soft spot, even the basic ones), and maybe I will eventually if I manage to find the passion.