My jumping spider breeding

[Deroplatys]

Well none as of yet, but i just got 3 pairs of 2 species of jumping spider
Plexippus paykulli, Phiddipus regius, and the stunning Hyllus keratodes.
Im hoping to getthem all breeding, attempted to mate the Hyllus first, male was courting her and mounted her a few times, but after fumbling about with his pedipalps she shoved him off several times. Thought i'd try again later and next i tried the Plexippus, only to find the female moulting, turns out now she's adult, so i'll wait a bit. As for the P.regius i've bred them before but have to wait for the male to be delivered first.

In the mean time here's some photo's of the Hyllus keratodes female, the males stunning but evasive of the camera at the moment.

 

[MarkmD]

That's a very nice jumping spider, wouldn't mind one :-D, I just found a female (mouse spider) CT name, Scotophaeus blackwalli, now she's made an eggsac lol, not sure what to do, I've just put pics in my gallery.

 

[Tarantula155]

Gorgeous looking specimen.

 

[PlaidJaguar]

Jumping spiders are so cute!! But how on earth do you keep track of them? I have those little black & white ones with iridescent blue chelicerae around my house. I'd like to catch & keep one, but they're a lot faster than I am.

 

[JayDangerVL]

Jumping spiders are so cute!! But how on earth do you keep track of them? I have those little black & white ones with iridescent blue chelicerae around my house. I'd like to catch & keep one, but they're a lot faster than I am.

The jumpers you're thinking of are either Phidippus Audax (or I think Phidippus Regius is very similar too.) I have some P. Audax myself! They're absolutely great pets! But as for catching them--it just takes time, gentleness, and patience. Don't come at them too quickly--and they have like, near-360 degree eyesight, so just be aware of that. I like to come at them from above with a tiny plastic container and slide an index card or something underneath. Be careful though--sometimes if you put too much force behind the card it can damage the spider.

 

[PlaidJaguar]

Thanks for the tips. I'll give it a shot next time I see one. No idea if mine are regius or audax, but they're certainly pretty.

I'll have it start doing some research and see if I can make my house & yard more spider friendly.

 

[Deroplatys]

Anyone got any tips for mating the Hylls then?
The female is rehoused now, havent seen her come out of her nest yet, will pulling her out to meet the male stress her out too much?

 

[JayDangerVL]

Can't force love, man.

But really, I haven't tried any spider mating yet, but I would just say whatever you do (be it pulling her out or not), be gentle and patient. These sorts of these would take time, I imagine.

 

[Deroplatys]

Was advised to leave them together overnight or when its sunny, did the job, afternoon sun and BANG, they were bangin
A uk first im told

 

[JayDangerVL]

Was advised to leave them together overnight or when its sunny, did the job, afternoon sun and BANG, they were bangin
A uk first im told

Wow--that's actually really helpful to know! Glad it worked out and the two of them could get it on together!

 

[Deroplatys]

Yep, fingers crossed i get an egg sack now

Here's some shots of the Plexippus paykulli now they are both adult.

Male

Female

And the Phiddipus regius female, still waiting on the male.

And another shot of the Hyllus keratodes.

 

[JayDangerVL]

Oh! Your P. Regius deserves a cute love story for sure! XD Good luck and thanks for pics!

 

[Deroplatys]

Well she got one
Recieved the male yesterday, introduced them today, confirmed mating straight away

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Here's the male, couldnt decide which photo was better.

And here's some shots of the male H.keratodes.

 

[JayDangerVL]

Congratulations! XDDD No one got eaten, did they?

 

[Deroplatys]

No one got ate, and no ones laid a sac yet either. Took some more phooto's the other day at least.
Thinking of getting the females remated.
The females were shy after the initial mating and seemed to spend all their time in their nests or making other nests, thinking they were gonna start the egg sac. But lately they have been out and about wandering.

Hyllus keratodes female

 

[Tidbit]

Well she got one
Recieved the male yesterday, introduced them today, confirmed mating straight away

---------- Post added 08-30-2013 at 03:39 PM ----------

Here's the male, couldnt decide which photo was better.

And here's some shots of the male H.keratodes.

Incredible photos! Props to you, fellow photographer!

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Incredible photos! Props to you, fellow photographer!

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