Jumper Frenzy

[TheraMygale]

This week at work we had to chop down an 1800 square meter garden bed. It was a “wild flower” project. The project was not that much a success in terms of esthetic goals and maintenance.

But, it did work for wildlife. After we finished cutting down everything, i had to clean the vegetation around the concreate walls. And what i saw, blew my mind.

Hundreds of jumpers. They were crawling everywhere, all sizes. I figured no one would believe me, and i had to be quick, because im being paid and watched, but in less then 2 minutes, i grabbed all of these just to show how many there were.

It was amazing.

i released these in the garden beds at work. They were not kept in that little pot for very long.

i need to add, there are no trees in that bed. It is surrounded by all sorts of trees, including exotic ones. I saw many eggsacs where the substrate meets the concrete: this part, because it dries, is like a small crevice. A perfect place to lay hamacs and eggs. The concrete gets very hot in this place.

That bed is watered constantly with sprinkles. The sprinklers are lined up with the concrete sides.

There is absolutely NO SHADE. Except in the plants and crevice of course. It is also extra windy. Its one of the worst places for us to work in the season.

 

[Mustafa67]

View attachment 486157 View attachment 486158 This week at work we had to chop down an 1800 square meter garden bed. It was a “wild flower” project. The project was not that much a success in terms of esthetic goals and maintenance.

But, it did work for wildlife. After we finished cutting down everything, i had to clean the vegetation around the concreate walls. And what i saw, blew my mind.

Hundreds of jumpers. They were crawling everywhere, all sizes. I figured no one would believe me, and i had to be quick, because im being paid and watched, but in less then 2 minutes, i grabbed all of these just to show how many there were.

It was amazing.

i released these in the garden beds at work. They were not kept in that little pot for very long.

i need to add, there are no trees in that bed. It is surrounded by all sorts of trees, including exotic ones. I saw many eggsacs where the substrate meets the concrete: this part, because it dries, is like a small crevice. A perfect place to lay hamacs and eggs. The concrete gets very hot in this place.

That bed is watered constantly with sprinkles. The sprinklers are lined up with the concrete sides.

There is absolutely NO SHADE. Except in the plants and crevice of course. It is also extra windy. Its one of the worst places for us to work in the season.



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It’s amazing to see that many jumpers in that pot before I got into keeping Ts I had never seen jumpers before (apart from Lucas the Spider off YouTube).

 

[TheraMygale]

It’s amazing to see that many jumpers in that pot before I got into keeping Ts I had never seen jumpers before (apart from Lucas the Spider off YouTube).

and thats just the pot. They were so many! I got crazy excited, my coworkers always love the spectacle of me finding spiders. They call me “insert name” spider.

they are so amazing. You can see their faces moving around looking at everything. The way they move and hunt. The colors, hair and textures.

id love a four inch jumper. That species would become the new best seller.

they really dont like to be handled. Thats my view any ways. Good for those who feel their jumpers are okay with handling. I am not judging them. Its my personal view.

just trying to catch these was an effort and they jump/fly everywhere. Way to risky to hurt them. They are zero defensive though. Its like kittens with wings.

 

[Ramen]

Great finds! Glad you put them in a safe spot.

 

[TheraMygale]

Great finds! Glad you put them in a safe spot.

i was definitely not bringing them home. I figured id attempt some spreading of biodiversity at my work. Considering how many there were, it could have been quick money. But, thats not how i see spiders.

i loved seeing the high numbers. I look forward to next years garden bed project.

last year i found a jumper that is not identified anywhere that i could find. It was my unicorn species of the year. It made a sac, and i released it in my garden.

still trying to find the species. Probably insignificant, but just because i couldnt find its identification, it made it all that more special.

 

[Ramen]

What state was this?

 

[TheraMygale]

What state was this?

In Quebec province. In Canada. We don’t get many cool jumpers. Nothing with exotic colors or super size. But, it makes it all that exciting when you find many or big ones.

 

[goofyGoober99]

That's incredible! It's always nice to see wildlife flourishing in urban areas.

That is the least amount of unnecessary cones I have ever seen on the road in Québec

What state was this?

Canada

 

[Ramen]

Judging by the pics, I'd say these are Phidippus audax.

 

[TheraMygale]

Judging by the pics, I'd say these are Phidippus audax.

Yes. These ones are indeed. I saw many life stages. Some had the orangey red on the abdomen. The one big female i got, was so amazing. A real queen. Her speed was different from the slings.

Its was a great learning opportunity.

That's incredible! It's always nice to see wildlife flourishing in urban areas.

That is the least amount of unnecessary cones I have ever seen on the road in Québec

Canada

We dont have a choice to put those cones for safety reasons. Personaly, i wouldnt use them in this situation. But because its infront of one of the busiest roads in the borough, and its public work, we have to follow the rules.

People drive like maniacs there. The trucks are gone, but we had extra trucks there before. This pic was taken at end of job, me getting ready to pick up the cones.

Just setting up the protection takes time.

 

[Ramen]

In Quebec, a cool jumper called the Phidippus purpuratus is found. They like sandy and dry conditions. It would be cool if one day you come across one.

 

[TheraMygale]

In Quebec, a cool jumper called the Phidippus purpuratus is found. They like sandy and dry conditions. It would be cool if one day you come across one.

I did once. It was a great moment for me. Its the coolest part of my job.

We also order trees that are produced in south ontario. We get uncommon bugs on them.

I love my job. Even if its killing.

 

[Ramen]

Sounds like you are living my dream! That's awesome though.

 

[TheraMygale]

Sounds like you are living my dream! That's awesome though.

We really don’t have that many species compared to the states. Even in reptiles and amphibians. Our winters are like a terminator for life. Everything is small, hiding or on verge of extinction. Even the moose are never there when you are trying to find them.

People in BC get all the fun. Alberta has most of the wild horses and Nova Scotia, the best fossil and geode prospection.

In Quebec, we have poutine ( thats fries, gravy and cheese )

 

[Brewser]

Caught and Released
Jumpers are Jumping for Joy after being Relocated and Set Free.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

View attachment 486157 View attachment 486158 This week at work we had to chop down an 1800 square meter garden bed. It was a “wild flower” project. The project was not that much a success in terms of esthetic goals and maintenance.

But, it did work for wildlife. After we finished cutting down everything, i had to clean the vegetation around the concreate walls. And what i saw, blew my mind.

Hundreds of jumpers. They were crawling everywhere, all sizes. I figured no one would believe me, and i had to be quick, because im being paid and watched, but in less then 2 minutes, i grabbed all of these just to show how many there were.

It was amazing.

i released these in the garden beds at work. They were not kept in that little pot for very long.

i need to add, there are no trees in that bed. It is surrounded by all sorts of trees, including exotic ones. I saw many eggsacs where the substrate meets the concrete: this part, because it dries, is like a small crevice. A perfect place to lay hamacs and eggs. The concrete gets very hot in this place.

That bed is watered constantly with sprinkles. The sprinklers are lined up with the concrete sides.

There is absolutely NO SHADE. Except in the plants and crevice of course. It is also extra windy. Its one of the worst places for us to work in the season.



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Wow that’s way more jumpers than I saw here all year just in one container!!!

 

[Mustafa67]

and thats just the pot. They were so many! I got crazy excited, my coworkers always love the spectacle of me finding spiders. They call me “insert name” spider.

they are so amazing. You can see their faces moving around looking at everything. The way they move and hunt. The colors, hair and textures.

id love a four inch jumper. That species would become the new best seller.

they really dont like to be handled. Thats my view any ways. Good for those who feel their jumpers are okay with handling. I am not judging them. Its my personal view.

just trying to catch these was an effort and they jump/fly everywhere. Way to risky to hurt them. They are zero defensive though. Its like kittens with wings.

Not intending to go off subject but your new profile pic is cool