Phidippus regius “Bahamas” is a highly sought-after locality of the regal jumping spider, known for its striking appearance and generally calm, curious behavior. The females are especially notable for their bright coloration, often displaying varying amounts of white, cream, beige, or light gray after their final molt. Some individuals may also develop subtle pink or orange tones.
Males are considerably darker, typically featuring a black base color with contrasting white markings and characteristic iridescent chelicerae.
The “Bahamas” form is particularly popular in the terrarium hobby due to the potential for exceptionally pale females. However, coloration can vary considerably between individuals, and not every female will develop a predominantly white appearance.
This spider is currently at the i3 instar, a tiny spiderling not yet old enough to sex.
Life stage: 3rd instar, unsexed, captive bred
Adult size (for reference): females 15-20mm, males 10-13mm
Coloration: develops with each moult; females often have a high proportion of white.
Eyes: large and forward-facing, giving excellent depth perception
Enclosure: sling vial (included) or small 6×6×6cm breeding box; upgrade to 10×10×10cm around 5th instar
Substrate: coconut fiber, peat moss, or paper towel
Temperature: 24-28°C by day, dropping to around 21°C at night
Humidity: 50-70%, light misting every few days
Diet: D. hydei fruit flies at this stage, scaling up to larger prey as they grow
Full feeding schedule by instar, handling tips, and molting care: see our Care Guide.
Phidippus regius “Bahamas” is a highly sought-after locality of the regal jumping spider, known for its striking appearance and generally calm, curious behavior. The females are especially notable for their bright coloration, often displaying varying amounts of white, cream, beige, or light gray after their final molt. Some individuals may also develop subtle pink or orange tones.
Males are considerably darker, typically featuring a black base color with contrasting white markings and characteristic iridescent chelicerae.
The “Bahamas” form is particularly popular in the terrarium hobby due to the potential for exceptionally pale females. However, coloration can vary considerably between individuals, and not every female will develop a predominantly white appearance.
This spider is currently at the i3 instar, a tiny spiderling not yet old enough to sex.
Life stage: 3rd instar, unsexed, captive bred
Adult size (for reference): females 15-20mm, males 10-13mm
Coloration: develops with each moult; females often have a high proportion of white.
Eyes: large and forward-facing, giving excellent depth perception
Enclosure: sling vial (included) or small 6×6×6cm breeding box; upgrade to 10×10×10cm around 5th instar
Substrate: coconut fiber, peat moss, or paper towel
Temperature: 24-28°C by day, dropping to around 21°C at night
Humidity: 50-70%, light misting every few days
Diet: D. hydei fruit flies at this stage, scaling up to larger prey as they grow
Full feeding schedule by instar, handling tips, and molting care: see our Care Guide.
