Jumping spider.. legs curled underneath but not dead

[driipybrii]

Hey guys, i’ve noticed recently my jumpers are curling their legs underneath them like they’re “death curling” temp is at 73 & humidity is at 60. it’s usually 5 legs or less and they all came from the same person. Does this mean they all have issues? I just watched the one twitch and curl its legs and then come out of it like nothing happened.

 

[sparticus]

Are they just grooming themselves? How often do you provide drinking water?

 

[driipybrii]

Are they just grooming themselves? How often do you provide drinking water?

I dont think so, I provide water twice a day and even offer it on a Q-tip every two days.

 

[goofyGoober99]

Kind of looks like grooming in that picture. I've caught one of my jumpers with all the legs on one side in her mouth before. Do you have any more pics of this behaviour?

 

[driipybrii]

Kind of looks like grooming in that picture. I've caught one of my jumpers with all the legs on one side in her mouth before. Do you have any more pics of this behaviour?

I’ve been trying to get some pictures, unfortunately I haven’t been able to because the quality is coming out terrible. I was just told it’s probably them sleeping so I really hope that’s all it is🥲

 

[goofyGoober99]

I’ve been trying to get some pictures, unfortunately I haven’t been able to because the quality is coming out terrible. I was just told it’s probably them sleeping so I really hope that’s all it is🥲

No worries! Getting good pics is hard.
Jumpers will bring their legs (especially their front ones) in closer to their bodies when sleeping. If you look up "jumping spider sleeping" on youtube there are a couple videos that show it pretty well.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Looks like grooming, is the spider still in this position?

 

[Brewser]

Looks like normal activity, hanging out.

 

[Dspikes87]

Definitely looks like grooming or maybe getting ready to molt possibly? When was the last time they molted? And other than that are they acting ok