Lifespan of Steatoda

[Jer]

Does anyone know how long Steatoda species can live for? I have a bunch of S. borealis that I have had for over 3 years, and they were full grown when I caught/rescued them (from my grandmother who would have squished them).

Thanks
Jer

 

[Widowman10]

Does anyone know how long Steatoda species can live for? I have a bunch of S. borealis that I have had for over 3 years, and they were full grown when I caught/rescued them (from my grandmother who would have squished them).

Thanks
Jer

3 years sounds like a while to me! i wouldn't imagine that they would live for much more than a year more. but maybe someone who has raised them from slings could give you a better estimate.

 

[Jer]

Ive got like a million slings, some have died after a year, some are going on 2. I have females that have been without a male for 2 years and are still laying eggsacs.