Bronze jumping spider (Hyllus semicupreus)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Beginner
Key facts and care guidance for Bronze jumping spider (Hyllus semicupreus) (origin: South Asia: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (foliage and tree trunks)). Adult size around females 8–9 mm, males 7–9 mm (body length). Life expectancy approx. 1–2 years (females longer). The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Bronze jumping spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?
20×20×30 cm (tall format, climbing branches, cork tubes, hiding places).
Bronze jumping spider: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 25–28 °C, at night 20–22 °C.
Bronze jumping spider: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: approx. 1–2 years (females longer).
Bronze jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).
Bronze jumping spider: Can several be kept together?
Keeping them singly is essential – solitary and cannibalistic; NEVER keep males together.
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 25–28 °C
- Night temperature
- 20–22 °C
- Basking spot
- —
- Humidity
- 60–75 %
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 20×20×30 cm (tall format, climbing branches, cork tubes, hiding places)
- Substrate
- Coco humus or terrarium soil, moss, cork; dampen one side lightly every day
Feeding
- Food
- Fruit flies (juveniles), flies, small house crickets or crickets, small roaches, moths; occasionally wax or silkworms
- Feeding interval
- adults 2–3×/week, juveniles every 1–2 days
Key facts
- Adult size
- females 8–9 mm, males 7–9 mm (body length)
- Life expectancy
- approx. 1–2 years (females longer)
- Origin
- South Asia: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (foliage and tree trunks)
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES; no special protection – prefer captive-bred animals
- Brumation
- None (a tropical species)
- Cohabitation
- Keeping them singly is essential – solitary and cannibalistic; NEVER keep males together. Mate them only briefly and under supervision.
Notes
A powerful, calm tropical jumping spider, traded as a beginner's species. It loves warmth and moderate humidity; good ventilation matters (no wet or stagnant conditions). A bioactive setup with springtails and isopods works well. Do not disturb it while moulting.
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Related species
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- Fringed jumping spider (Portia fimbriata) – Expert
What you need to start
To keep Bronze jumping spider (Hyllus semicupreus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (20×20×30 cm (tall format, climbing branches, cork tubes, hiding places)), substrate (Coco humus or terrarium soil, moss, cork; dampen one side lightly every day), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://bantam.earth/heavy-jumping-spider-hyllus-diardi/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyllus_semicupreus
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).