Jumping spider behavior: Captive bred VS Wild caught

[Ratmosphere]

Not sure if this happened to anyone else but I witnessed captive bred jumpers act different than wild caught jumpers. All of my captive bred jumpers are calm and cool. They let me take pictures with no problem! They also give me curious looks and stay very still. All of my wild caught are extremely skittish, don't stay still, and immediately try and flee the scene if disturbed. Has anyone else experienced behavior like this?

 

[Aranea8717]

Yes I have! I was just looking for a post about this. I caught one of my jumping spiders outside (female bold jumper) and she is extremely skittish and is scared of the slightest motion or sound. She only comes out to eat and explore a little but then something will scare her and she will hide in her web for a long time. Should I just give her time because I have only had her for a week? Or let her go and save up my money to buy a captive need? She has gotten a little better over time but is still very jumpy.

 

[Duriana]

Yes I have! I was just looking for a post about this. I caught one of my jumping spiders outside (female bold jumper) and she is extremely skittish and is scared of the slightest motion or sound. She only comes out to eat and explore a little but then something will scare her and she will hide in her web for a long time. Should I just give her time because I have only had her for a week? Or let her go and save up my money to buy a captive need? She has gotten a little better over time but is still very jumpy.

I would wait. It could just be her not being used to you. Maybe try offering the food by hand or if she's too timid for that start with just putting your hand in the enclosure so she knows you're not a threat.

The difference in personalities could possibly be captives just being more used to humans.

 

[Aranea8717]

I would wait. It could just be her not being used to you. Maybe try offering the food by hand or if she's too timid for that start with just putting your hand in the enclosure so she knows you're not a threat.

The difference in personalities could possibly be captives just being more used to humans.

I'll have to try that. Thank you!

 

[Sean Magbanua]

Ok so Ive been catching wild habronattus jumping spiders and what ive noticed with adult females is that their brown head seems to turn into a metallic grey color. I have no clue if this is from being stressed or just camouflaging. Plz help

 

[Penguin]

Captive jumpers don't really know threats. They're used to us, and the constant food source. Wild jumpers live in survival mode so they're more afraid. I would suggest wearing gloves if trying to handle in the beginning, our skin is kinda gross to them.