New Jumping Spiderlings!

[Coco Bunzz]

Hello!
I just purchased my first ever jumping spiders, I’ve done a lot of research but still have some questions. They are i4 + and pretty little, already eating fruit flies. I just am wondering the best way to water them? I’m so worried about misting because I read how they can drown easily. I have two jumping spider specific tarantula cribs and as of now have a damp paper towel in the bottom with a damp q tip and cotton ball. They arrived with damp cotton balls so maybe I should do that? Or should I be misting? If so how often? Any info would be appreciated! TIA

 

[SpookySpooder]

They won't drown in water droplets nor will they drown in an appropriately sized container.

You can mist the walls, mist the web, provide droplets using a syringe, dribble water using a bottle, or use a bottle cap as a water dish.

Just make sure not to flood it.

 

[DerGraf]

Only "larger" collections of water might cause harm, when a sling gets stuck by water tension and can't reach the edge of the water. For very small slings I even skip the bottle cap for that reason or at least put some gravel in as well.

Misting the side of an enclosure, decoration and/or web is the safe way to do it. Such small droplets won't be an issue.

Paper or q-tips do work in principle, but you have to switch them often, as they tend to develop mold quickly.