Phidippus regius “Apalachicola”

Short description Phidippus cf. regius “Apalachicola”:

The female Phidippus cf. regius “Apalachicola” are rather brightly coloured and have only little black on the upper side of the thorax (chest). The males are, like most of the jumping spider representatives of their species, marked with a black base colouration and white spots. Once you have seen one, you will immediately think about buying a Phidippus regius.

Like most jumping spiders, Phidippus cf. regius “Apalachicola” hunts during the day. It actively observes its prey with its sharp gaze. Then it sneaks up on its prey and pounces on the food animal. When jumping spiders jump, they spin a series of threads for safety. This ensures that if the jump is unsuccessful, the spider is caught by a safety line before it falls. Jumping spiders have much better eyesight than other spiders and are always on the lookout for prey and predators. This gives the impression when looking at the animals that they are very alert and observe their surroundings extensively.

A female can produce up to 6 clutches of 30-170 eggs each. The average total clutch size is about 200 eggs per female. Later clutches are usually smaller than earlier clutches. Phidippus cf. regius “Apalachicola” does not require high humidity. 60-70 % is quite sufficient. It is better to keep it a little drier than too humid. It is sufficient to spray a little water on a pane twice a week. If necessary, the spider will go to a drop of water and quench its thirst. A water bowl is not necessary. If you are thinking about buying a Phidippus regius and need more information, just take a look at our magazine!