Spiders are the most specious and successful arachnids on the planet. Though a common cause of phobias, they are essential to our ecosystems.
All spiders produce silk – but not all of them use it to make a web. Jumping Spiders, for example, use it for some pretty cool stuff, from getting to new locations to making their very own safety wire. So if you’re wondering: Do Jumping Spiders make webs? The answer is no, but they do …
Hello fellow spider enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, your interest in our eight-legged friends goes beyond casual curiosity. As a dedicated arachnid hobbyist, I often find myself answering a myriad of questions about these fascinating creatures. Something I was asked recently is, “Does Oregon have brown recluse spiders?” Whilst Oregon is an absolutely incredible …
Have you ever wondered when do Brown Recluse Spiders bite? Well, you’re not alone. This is a common concern from people who live within their areas of distribution. Contrary to popular belief, Recluse Spiders almost always bite when we accidentally step on them or squish them. They almost never bite out of aggression. In this …
As you might of guessed, the reason I take the time to write so many posts on Jumping Spiders is that they are so popular. The reason for this is simple: They are probably the most interactive pet arachnids out there. If you keep one as a pet, you’ll soon notice it watching you, and …
As an avid hobbyist with a deep fascination for the world of arachnids, I’ve spent countless hours observing, researching, and documenting these intricate creatures. Today, I’d like to focus on a particularly charming and athletic group – jumping spiders. Many people have asked me this intriguing question: are jumping spiders communal? Let’s dive into the …
The Black Widow is among the deadliest of all spiders. While they are not native to most of Canada, you can find them in some southern parts of the country. However, you will likely not find the Black Widow spiders out of their ranges in Canada, except on rare occasions when they hitch a ride …
Black Widow spiders are widespread across the globe and you can find them in almost every country, as far north as Canada. Identifying a Black Widow spider is the first step to avoiding its venomous bite. Suppose you see a spider around your home, you may want to know if you are handling a Black …
Over the last few years, spiders in the Salticidae family have really started to take off in the pet trade. They’re actually catching up to tarantulas in terms of how many people keep them. Heck, if you’re an arachnid lover like me you’ve probably already got some. But what happens if a Jumping Spider bites …
The Green Jumping Spider (Lyssomanes viridis), also known as the Magnolia Green Jumping Spider, is an extremely beautiful species which has some noticeable differences when compared to other members of the Salticidae family. At only 5-8mm in length, it is a small spider. It also has longer, more slender-legs in proportion to its cephalothorax and …
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In today’s blog post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax) husbandry. If you like jumpers in general, you’ve probably already heard of this one. I say this because at up to 15mm in length, the Bold Jumper is one of the largest species in North …
