Normal to not See Jumper for a Week?

[folkmare]

I have a wild caught female zebra jumper (salticus scenicus) named Harrow (definitely not gravid, she was a sling when I caught her), and lately she's been staying in her hide for 3-7 days. I haven't seen her come out to hunt during those times but that doesn't necessarily mean she's not coming out when I'm at work. She's very difficult to look for because her nest is in an artificial flower with lots of petals. She molted around 2 weeks ago so I'm pretty sure she's not in pre-molt either. Should I be concerned or is this normal for a female jumping spider?

She pretty much exclusively eats fruit flies because she's small and had no interest in the micro crickets I offered. Should I try to vary her diet?


Pictures are from right after she emerged from her most recent molt (ignoret the ugly fuzz next to the air holes, I

 

[SilentWidowMaker]

In my opinion breeding and caring for multiple P. Audax they will at times stay in their little bundled spots for lengths of time. I always make sure to make my enclosures so that I can keep an eye on them. At times my female will come out every 5_10 days but really noticed this more when the temperatures get colder or the seasons change towards fall and winter. I still give her occasional mist of water on the sides and also still offer prey every few days and if it's not eating within the day I just take it out. I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point.

 

[folkmare]

Thanks! That's what I figured. I've thought about replacing the flower but I don't want to stress her out. I'll just keep it in mind for next time. She was being kept near a window for light that got a little chilly and I've moved her to a warmer spot so that could definitely be it.

 

[Nicole C G]

My sister’s does it off and on. Hides for a few days than is very active. Some just do that