The Regal Jumping Spider, Phidippus regius, is a large and colourful jumping spider native to Florida, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. This spider is currently a subadult, one or two moults from maturity, with its adult coloration already showing.
Life stage: subadult, captive bred
Size: Females 15-20mm, males 10-13mm
Coloration: Males are black with iridescent blue-green chelicerae and white or orange leg bands; females range from black or grey with white spots to vibrant orange or peach, with iridescent chelicerae
Eyes: Large and forward-facing, giving excellent depth perception
Enclosure: 12x12x20cm or larger
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: Fruit flies and pinhead crickets as a spiderling, scaling up to dubia roaches, crickets, mealworms, and waxworms as an adult
Full feeding schedule by instar, handling tips, and molting care: see our Care Guide.
The Regal Jumping Spider, Phidippus regius, is a large and colourful jumping spider native to Florida, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. This spider is currently a subadult, one or two moults from maturity, with its adult coloration already showing.
Life stage: subadult, captive bred
Size: Females 15-20mm, males 10-13mm
Coloration: Males are black with iridescent blue-green chelicerae and white or orange leg bands; females range from black or grey with white spots to vibrant orange or peach, with iridescent chelicerae
Eyes: Large and forward-facing, giving excellent depth perception
Enclosure: 12x12x20cm or larger
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: Fruit flies and pinhead crickets as a spiderling, scaling up to dubia roaches, crickets, mealworms, and waxworms as an adult
Full feeding schedule by instar, handling tips, and molting care: see our Care Guide.
