Eyelash Jumping Spiders

These charming little spiders have become very popular as pets recently, and with good reason – they are ridiculously cute! With large, forward facing eyes and fuzzy bodies, fairly short legs and an endearing habit of cocking their head to regard their keeper, they are a long way from the traditional, scary spider type.

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Description

These charming little spiders have become very popular as pets recently, and with good reason – they are ridiculously cute! With large, forward facing eyes and fuzzy bodies, fairly short legs and an endearing habit of cocking their head to regard their keeper, they are a long way from the traditional, scary spider type.

 

  • Common name: Eyelash Jumping Spider
  • Scientific Name: Hyllus diardi
  • Location: South East Asia
  • Habitat (wild): Mangrove swamp, tropical forest
  • Captive environment: Vertical tropical forest
  • Preferred temperature range: 22ºC to 28ºC, over 35ºC can be dangerous and rapidly fatal
  • Ferguson Zone: Unknown
  • UVB: Not currently thought to be necessary
  • Substrate: Coir fibre mixed with sphagnum moss, leaf litter, leaf mulch
  • Lifespan: Under a year, approximately 10 months
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