Regal jumping spider enclosure size?

[squibbleee]

I have two phiddipus audax and was thinking of getting a phiddipus regius, what size is better? I know the enclosure im getting, as i have the same one and love it. What size would be better? They have a 7x7x13 inch option or a 4.3x4.3x8 inch option. Which is worth it? Would the smaller option be too small for the regal when it grows up? Thankyou for any answers, and i was wondering, can i use just plain coco fibre for the substrate?

 

[Andrew Clayton]

My I5 Phiddipus Regius is only around 1cm (less than half an inch) and in a 5x5x5 (2x2x2 inches). The smaller options will be fine even as an adult. Yes straight cocofibre works that's what I use also.

 

[squibbleee]

My I5 Phiddipus Regius is only around 1cm (less than half an inch) and in a 5x5x5 (2x2x2 inches). The smaller options will be fine even as an adult. Yes straight cocofibre works that's what I use also.

Thankyou! I have seen some people say that the small version is too small for a regal, and i dont want to do the wrong thing.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Thankyou! I have seen some people say that the small version is too small for a regal, and i dont want to do the wrong thing.

Defo not to small. Are you buying it as a sling or adult?

If it's a sling the smaller one will be too big in the mean time. They are very small as slings.

If you're buying it as an adult, you could go for the bigger enclosure but definitely not put a sling in it.

 

[squibbleee]

Defo not to small. Are you buying it as a sling or adult?

If it's a sling the smaller one will be too big in the mean time. They are very small as slings.

If you're buying it as an adult, you could go for the bigger enclosure but definitely not put a sling in it.

Its at a petstore near me, and it said juvenile, and they seemed to be pretty big. Not small enough to slip out of the vents or anything, i actually thought they were adults, they were a bit bigger then my phiddipus audax female, who is a sub-adult (i think?)
I have an enclosure for my phiddipus audax male that is the exact same size as the big enclosure, but a different brand, my spider is pretty small, and he has never been able to get out, so i wouldnt be worried about them escaping.
Im leaning towards getting the bigger one, cause im getting alot of accessories for it.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

Its at a petstore near me, and it said juvenile, and they seemed to be pretty big. Not small enough to slip out of the vents or anything, i actually thought they were adults, they were a bit bigger then my phiddipus audax female, who is a sub-adult (i think?)
I have an enclosure for my phiddipus audax male that is the exact same size as the big enclosure, but a different brand, my spider is pretty small, and he has never been able to get out, so i wouldnt be worried about them escaping.
Im leaning towards getting the bigger one, cause im getting alot of accessories for it.

Good stuff bud as long as the spider isn't to small the larger one will be fine.

 

[squibbleee]

Good stuff bud as long as the spider isn't to small the larger one will be fine.

Alright thankyou! I mean, it wouldnt hurt to buy the smaller one if the spider is pretty small, then switching it to the bigger one after a while? Will they be alright if you rehome them if they for sure arent molting? I can just keep both sizes and keep the big one unused if i need it.

 

[sparticus]

Alright thankyou! I mean, it wouldnt hurt to buy the smaller one if the spider is pretty small, then switching it to the bigger one after a while? Will they be alright if you rehome them if they for sure arent molting? I can just keep both sizes and keep the big one unused if i need it.

Yeah, I upgraded mine a couple times as it outgrew the containers from sling to adult. I usually rehouse shortly after they have molted, after waiting for them to harden up completely and take the first post-molt meal or two.

 

[squibbleee]

Alright i think ill just get the smaller one and get the big one. I am not %100 sure im getting a regal either, im just really thinking about it, since i have wanted one for a while

 

[markuskellerman]

My I5 Phiddipus Regius is only around 1cm (less than half an inch) and in a 5x5x5 (2x2x2 inches). The smaller options will be fine even as an adult. Yes straight cocofibre works that's what I use also.

I would strongly disagree with you saying that the smaller enclosure is good enough even for adults. With how active jumping spiders are (when they get the right husbandry, of course), they really appreciate having some more space to walk around and explore, especially as most of them will only explore the top half of their enclosures. Therefore 4.3x4.3x8 inch is very small for an adult jumping spider. A 1cm jumping spider is also ready to move into its final enclosure and has no business still being in a 5x5x5cm ( 2x2x2 inch) enclosure.

Ideally an adult Phidippus regius should have at least 15x15x20cm (6x6x8 inch) space. Lots of people go up to 20x20x30cm (8x8x10 inch) for bigger spiders, especially females. Even 30cm (10 inch) cubes are not unheard of, though personally I find 20x20x30 to be the sweet spot. Fill that space with twigs and plants for it to climb over, give it a heat source from above and you're going to have a happy spider that's regularly going to explore its enclosure vs a spider that just sits in its hammock all day.

Jumping spiders are not the same as tarantulas and aren't content to just be pet rocks. Just because you can put them in smaller enclosures, does not mean that you should. It's the difference between whether you want your spider to merely survive or whether you want it to thrive.

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I would strongly disagree with you saying that the smaller enclosure is good enough even for adults. With how active jumping spiders are (when they get the right husbandry, of course), they really appreciate having some more space to walk around and explore, especially as most of them will only explore the top half of their enclosures. Therefore 4.3x4.3x8 inch is very small for an adult jumping spider. A 1cm jumping spider is also ready to move into its final enclosure and has no business still being in a 5x5x5cm ( 2x2x2 inch) enclosure.

Ideally an adult Phidippus regius should have at least 15x15x20cm (6x6x8 inch) space. Lots of people go up to 20x20x30cm (8x8x10 inch) for bigger spiders, especially females. Even 30cm (10 inch) cubes are not unheard of, though personally I find 20x20x30 to be the sweet spot. Fill that space with twigs and plants for it to climb over, give it a heat source from above and you're going to have a happy spider that's regularly going to explore its enclosure vs a spider that just sits in its hammock all day.

Jumping spiders are not the same as tarantulas and aren't content to just be pet rocks. Just because you can put them in smaller enclosures, does not mean that you should. It's the difference between whether you want your spider to merely survive or whether you want it to thrive.

No probs bud, I'll get it sorted then. Keep yous updated, any other tips? Were all here to learn if we knew everything we wouldn't be on here. Thanks for the advice, I've raised a couple jumpers before and the way I explained always worked but as you say you want them to thrive.

 

[Brewser]

Always good to have additional sized enclosures on hand and available for use at a moments notice.
" Be Prepared For Incoming "

 

[Andrew Clayton]

I would strongly disagree with you saying that the smaller enclosure is good enough even for adults. With how active jumping spiders are (when they get the right husbandry, of course), they really appreciate having some more space to walk around and explore, especially as most of them will only explore the top half of their enclosures. Therefore 4.3x4.3x8 inch is very small for an adult jumping spider. A 1cm jumping spider is also ready to move into its final enclosure and has no business still being in a 5x5x5cm ( 2x2x2 inch) enclosure.

Ideally an adult Phidippus regius should have at least 15x15x20cm (6x6x8 inch) space. Lots of people go up to 20x20x30cm (8x8x10 inch) for bigger spiders, especially females. Even 30cm (10 inch) cubes are not unheard of, though personally I find 20x20x30 to be the sweet spot. Fill that space with twigs and plants for it to climb over, give it a heat source from above and you're going to have a happy spider that's regularly going to explore its enclosure vs a spider that just sits in its hammock all day.

Jumping spiders are not the same as tarantulas and aren't content to just be pet rocks. Just because you can put them in smaller enclosures, does not mean that you should. It's the difference between whether you want your spider to merely survive or whether you want it to thrive.

Got a 4x4x6 there that's more than double the size it's in just now, so got the new enclosure ready for it, but just checked there and it has moved out it's hammock it had and into the home I made for it but has sealed itself off so just giving it some time to see if it moults, the new enclosure is all ready to go though. Will post some pics when it's all moved in to its new home.

 

[TheraMygale]

I would go for the the larger enclosure, because of the jumping spiders natural instincts and habitat.

there isnt the same falling risk as tarantulas. If the enclosure is well constructed: appropriate hides and leaves, then it will more then just survive.

It will thrive.

they like to explore, and it gives you room to put some sub.

larger enclosure also gives you room to clean, and add multiple water bowls.

I come across many jumpers at work. They all like their space. Only pregnant females choose a small tight spot for their hamac.

bonus info: at work, all the females i see, that have egg sacs, did so, inside tree trunk protectors made of cardboard. They make their hamac just one inch below the top edge. And usualy, that spot gets covered in water during hot days because we turn on the water sprays.

once your jumper makes some webbing, you can put prey higher up. And it will hunt of course. Just keep the ground area decluttered to avoid the prey hiding.