Jumping spiders

[gillianm13]

Hi I’m a new spider mum had my boy just over a week and to be honest he hasn’t eaten anything I’ve tried fruit flys mealworms and crickets any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[goofyGoober99]

Could you try to get a photo that shows the abdomen size? Spiders don't need to eat very often especially as they get older (my mature female P regius eats around every 3 weeks). Abdomen size is the easiest way to see if they need to eat. Males also tend to eat less than females. As long as there is water for him to drink (spraying some droplets on one of the walls is the easiest way), he'll eat when he's hungry.
Best to give him some time to settle in for now then try to feed again in a few days.
Congrats on your jumper and welcome!

 

[gillianm13]

Could you try to get a photo that shows the abdomen size? Spiders don't need to eat very often especially as they get older (my mature female P regius eats around every 3 weeks). Abdomen size is the easiest way to see if they need to eat. Males also tend to eat less than females. As long as there is water for him to drink (spraying some droplets on one of the walls is the easiest way), he'll eat when he's hungry.
Best to give him some time to settle in for now then try to feed again in a few days.
Congrats on your jumper and welcome!

This is him yesterday

 

[Tbone192]

This is him yesterday

Abdomen looks alright, certainly not starving or misshapen from your pic. Looking large lad! Best wishes and good luck with your pal. If you have any further questions do not hesitate.

Živjeli,

-TBone

 

[goofyGoober99]

Looks healthy to me!

This is a pretty good reference for healthy jumper abdomens:

http://imgur.com/a/JPEiOXB

 

[gillianm13]

Abdomen looks alright, certainly not starving or misshapen from your pic. Looking large lad! Best wishes and good luck with your pal. If you have any further questions do not hesitate.

Živjeli,

-TBone

He’s a big boy to say the least thank you so much for all of you help I’ll try and feed him when I notice his abdominal is getting smaller yeah he loves to just sit and chill with me watching everything I do I just adore him tbh and definitely will if any other issues come to light thanks again for the help