Jumping and Trapdoor Spider Enclosure Size and Care Tips?

[Ben Do]

I was wondering if a couple of Amac Boxes with the dimensions of 4inx4inx7.5in would be appropriate to house one jumping spider and a trapdoor spider. I haven't seen much on where or how they're kept so any information would be greatly appreciated. I do know jumping spiders get to around an inch big so I'm guessing they don't need a ton of space. Trapdoors get around 2.5'' so I can't tell if the space is too little.

 

[Poonjab]

I know that you can give the jumping spider a bit more space. Like 8x8x12. Probably wouldn’t go much more than that though. They wander quite a bit, so they will use the space. The dimensions that you posted above will work just fine.

 

[Jadestone]

What species of jumping spider is it?

 

[Arthroverts]

Sounds a bit small for both actually. What species of jumper and trapdoor are you planning on housing?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Ben Do]

Sounds a bit small for both actually. What species of jumper and trapdoor are you planning on housing?

There are ones native to my area (west coast US) so I was just curious in case I stumbled upon them. I think they're called Phidippus regius and the other Ctenolophus purcell

What species of jumping spider is it?

Phidippus regius

 

[Arthroverts]

Well, unless tectonic plate processes have sped up, last I checked Ctenolophus sp. are only found in South Africa.

Depending on where you are in California however you might find Apomastus, Aptostichus, Bothriocyrtum, etc.
You could absolutely house slings/small juveniles in the enclosure you previously described, though a rehouse would likely be necessary farther down the line.

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Jadestone]

I would personally recommend something larger (wider mostly) for long term keeping of a P. regius. Especially if it is an adult or near adult already. As a temporary enclosure, for females with egg sacs, or to house slings, it should work. Just make sure it has good ventilation. If the plastic isn't too thick, using something small like a tack can make tiny holes that very small slings can't escape through.

 

[BenLeeKing]

Jumping spiders can use quite a lot of space, but tall containers are usually pointless cause they'll just use the top portion of the enclosure.
Also keep in mind that they make their "web hammock" on the top of the enclosure, so a bottom or side opening enclosure would be beneficial. You can also kinda encourage it to build the hammock at certain places, by placing a small tube shaped decoration such as a small cork tube, tissue paper roll or a sling pot glued top the top.