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WC: Wild caught
Collected from the wild and settled in at Big Z's before it ships. Many species, adults especially, are rarely bred in captivity.
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About this Fella
Regal Jumping Spider for sale from Big Z's (Phidippus regius). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Phidippus regius (Regal Jumping Spider)
The spider that watches you back. Regals are one of the biggest jumping spiders in North America, with huge forward-facing eyes, a fuzzy body and iridescent fangs, and they turn to track you every time you walk past. They hunt by sight, stalk crickets like a cat and pounce, and plenty of keepers say a regal has more personality than any tarantula on the shelf. Small, mild-mannered and easy to set up, it is the best first spider you can buy. Every numbered listing is the exact spider in the photos, so pick the colors and markings you love and grab yours today.
Why do hobbyists keep Phidippus regius?
- Personality: curious and bold. It follows your finger, watches you work and comes out to see what is going on.
- Pick Your Spider: each numbered listing is one specific spider, photographed so you choose the exact one you want.
- Kid Friendly: mild venom and bites are rare. A great first spider for the whole family, as a no-handling display pet.
- Desk-Sized Setup: a small, tall, vented enclosure is all it needs.
How should Phidippus regius be kept?
- Adult Size: about 0.5 to 0.9 inch of body.
- Enclosure: a small, tall, well-vented enclosure with twigs or cork up high for its silk hammock. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite one, and keep the lid secure.
- Temperature: 72 to 80 degrees F, with good room light but never direct sun.
- Humidity: 55 to 70 percent with strong airflow. Keep the substrate dry.
- Water: lightly mist one side wall every few days so it can drink the droplets. Never mist the spider.
- Diet: small flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider, every few days.
- Temperament: calm and curious, but quick and easy to lose. Handling is not recommended; open the lid slowly.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- You Get This Spider: the exact spider in the photos. Size/stage: Juvie - Adult, about 0.5-0.9" body. Sex is unconfirmed.
- Wild-Caught: field-collected.
- Molting: it seals itself into a thick silk hammock. Leave it alone, pull any feeders, and wait a few days after it comes out before feeding.
- Lifespan: about 1 to 3 years, females longer.
- Spice Level 1: Kid Friendly. One spider, shipped live on FedEx Overnight. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
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- Spice 1 · Kid Friendly
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- WC: wild caught.
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- Adult size
- Body about 0.5-0.9 in
- Venom
- Mild venom
- Bites are rare
- Type
- Arboreal
- Climber
- Climate
- 72-80°F · 55-70%
- Strong airflow, wall droplets, dry substrate
- Feeding
- Tiny flies
- Roaches or crickets sized to the spider
- Lifespan
- About 1-3 yrs
- Females longer
From our Regal Jumping Spider care guide. Read the full guide
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About this Fella Big Z's notes
Regal Jumping Spider for sale from Big Z's (Phidippus regius). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Phidippus regius (Regal Jumping Spider)
The spider that watches you back. Regals are one of the biggest jumping spiders in North America, with huge forward-facing eyes, a fuzzy body and iridescent fangs, and they turn to track you every time you walk past. They hunt by sight, stalk crickets like a cat and pounce, and plenty of keepers say a regal has more personality than any tarantula on the shelf. Small, mild-mannered and easy to set up, it is the best first spider you can buy. Every numbered listing is the exact spider in the photos, so pick the colors and markings you love and grab yours today.
Why do hobbyists keep Phidippus regius?
- Personality: curious and bold. It follows your finger, watches you work and comes out to see what is going on.
- Pick Your Spider: each numbered listing is one specific spider, photographed so you choose the exact one you want.
- Kid Friendly: mild venom and bites are rare. A great first spider for the whole family, as a no-handling display pet.
- Desk-Sized Setup: a small, tall, vented enclosure is all it needs.
How should Phidippus regius be kept?
- Adult Size: about 0.5 to 0.9 inch of body.
- Enclosure: a small, tall, well-vented enclosure with twigs or cork up high for its silk hammock. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite one, and keep the lid secure.
- Temperature: 72 to 80 degrees F, with good room light but never direct sun.
- Humidity: 55 to 70 percent with strong airflow. Keep the substrate dry.
- Water: lightly mist one side wall every few days so it can drink the droplets. Never mist the spider.
- Diet: small flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider, every few days.
- Temperament: calm and curious, but quick and easy to lose. Handling is not recommended; open the lid slowly.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- You Get This Spider: the exact spider in the photos. Size/stage: Juvie - Adult, about 0.5-0.9" body. Sex is unconfirmed.
- Wild-Caught: field-collected.
- Molting: it seals itself into a thick silk hammock. Leave it alone, pull any feeders, and wait a few days after it comes out before feeding.
- Lifespan: about 1 to 3 years, females longer.
- Spice Level 1: Kid Friendly. One spider, shipped live on FedEx Overnight. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
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- WC: wild caught.
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- A free care guide for this species
- A heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for it
- Tracking and an arrival window before it ships
- Message Big Z about your animal for as long as you keep it
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Regal Jumping Spider
Phidippus regius · Spice 1: Kid Friendly. Baby Buddy: spiderlings. Keep it secure, and use wall droplets instead of a dish. Bark Buddy-style micro setup: larger juveniles and adults. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite.
Phidippus regius
Regal Jumping Spider
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A visual hunter from the southeastern US and Caribbean that needs light, climbing space and careful hydration. Water it with wall droplets, not a soaking, and keep tiny spiderlings behind a secure lid.
Group: Spiders & Other InvertsDifficulty: Spice 1: Kid FriendlySetup: Arboreal jumper, tall with high anchor pointsHandling: Not recommended, fast and easily lost
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Care Snapshot
| Temp | 72-80°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 55-70%, strong airflow, wall droplets, dry substrate |
| Setup | Arboreal jumper, tall with high anchor points |
| Substrate | Minimal dry substrate plus climbing decor |
| Feeding | Tiny flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider |
| Handling | Not recommended, fast and easily lost |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Recommended Big Z's Setup
- Baby Buddy: spiderlings. Keep it secure, and use wall droplets instead of a dish.
- Bark Buddy-style micro setup: larger juveniles and adults. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite.
Critical Notes
- Tiny spiderlings escape easily, and a loose jumper is fast and easily lost. Keep the enclosure secure.
- Over-misting a poorly vented enclosure can be dangerous. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite wall, and mist the wall, not the spider.
- Spiderlings drown in almost nothing. Use wall droplets, or a water cap packed with grit.
- Molting: it seals into a thick silk hammock. Don't disturb it, pull any feeders, and wait a few days after it emerges before feeding.
- Needs a good light cycle, but keep it out of direct sun to avoid overheating.
Care Basics
- Give vertical space and high anchor points.
- Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite wall so the enclosure dries between mistings.
- Mist a side wall lightly, never the spider.
- Keep the substrate dry.
- Feed prey sized to the spider.
- Give good room light or indirect natural light, never direct sun.
- Leave the silk hammock alone unless it is necessary.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Offer tiny flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider, and remove uneaten feeders.
- Track feeding by abdomen size and activity. Overfeeding a female can shorten her healthy display life.
- Before a molt it seals into a thick silk hammock and stops eating. Leave it alone, remove any feeders, and wait a few days after it emerges for the new exoskeleton to harden.
- A compact, secure enclosure makes feeding and molt checks easier.
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Phidippus regius
Regal Jumping Spider: Advanced Care Guide
Keeper Snapshot: A visual hunter from the southeastern US and Caribbean that needs light, climbing space and careful hydration. Water it with wall droplets, not a soaking, and keep tiny spiderlings behind a secure lid.
Group: Spiders & Other InvertsDifficulty: Spice 1: Kid FriendlySetup: Arboreal jumper, tall with high anchor pointsHandling: Not recommended, fast and easily lost
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Snapshot
| Temperature | 72-80°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 55-70%, strong airflow, wall droplets, dry substrate |
| Setup Type | Arboreal jumper, tall with high anchor points |
| Substrate | Minimal dry substrate plus climbing decor |
| Feeding | Tiny flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 1: Kid Friendly |
| Handling | Not recommended, fast and easily lost |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Enclosure Format / Size Class
- Spiderlings: Baby Buddy, secure lid, wall droplets
- Larger juveniles and adults: bark-style micro setup with high anchor points and low/high vents
Warnings First
- Tiny spiderlings escape easily, and a loose jumper is fast and easily lost. Keep the enclosure secure.
- Over-misting a poorly vented enclosure can be dangerous. Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite wall, and mist the wall, not the spider.
- Spiderlings drown in almost nothing. Use wall droplets, or a water cap packed with grit.
- Molting: it seals into a thick silk hammock. Don't disturb it, pull any feeders, and wait a few days after it emerges before feeding.
- Needs a good light cycle, but keep it out of direct sun to avoid overheating.
Simple Care
- Give vertical space and high anchor points.
- Vent low on one wall and high on the opposite wall so the enclosure dries between mistings.
- Mist a side wall lightly, never the spider.
- Keep the substrate dry.
- Feed prey sized to the spider.
- Give good room light or indirect natural light, never direct sun.
- Leave the silk hammock alone unless it is necessary.
Advanced Keeper Notes
Enclosure & Microclimate
- Give good room lighting or indirect natural light, and avoid overheating in direct sun.
- Add upper anchor points for its silk hammock, and don't tear the hammock down unless you must.
- Lid-only vents trap damp air up top, right at the hammock. Vents low on one wall and high on the other pull air through the full height, so wall mist dries in a couple of hours.
- Push the setup toward air, not humidity: dry substrate, one wall misted for drinking, fully dry between. Lingering condensation is the warning sign.
- Mist the wall opposite the hammock. The spider comes down to drink and its retreat stays dry. Standing water goes in a grit-packed cap.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Offer tiny flies, roaches or crickets sized to the spider, and remove uneaten feeders.
- Track feeding by abdomen size and activity. Overfeeding a female can shorten her healthy display life.
- Before a molt it seals into a thick silk hammock and stops eating. Leave it alone, remove any feeders, and wait a few days after it emerges for the new exoskeleton to harden.
- A compact, secure enclosure makes feeding and molt checks easier.
Possible Origin / Range
- Likely native range: Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, in subtropical habitats.
- Habitat translation: Subtropical habitat becomes a bright, ventilated arboreal build with perches, hides and drinking droplets instead of a soaked enclosure.
Advanced Keeper Details
- Hydration is critical. Give tiny droplets or light misting, never a soaked enclosure.
- It sleeps and molts in a silk hammock up top. Leave the hammock intact unless it is necessary.
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