Diard's jumping spider (Hyllus diardi)

Short answers

Diard's jumping spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?

20×20×30 cm (tall format; e.g. a ~20 cm nano enclosure, plenty of climbing branches and cork tubes).

Diard's jumping spider: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–29 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Diard's jumping spider: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 1–2 years (females longer, males shorter).

Diard's jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Diard's jumping spider: Can several be kept together?

Keeping them singly is essential – solitary and cannibalistic; NEVER keep males together.

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–29 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

70–80 %

Enclosure

Minimum size

20×20×30 cm (tall format; e.g. a ~20 cm nano enclosure, plenty of climbing branches and cork tubes)

Substrate

Coco humus, moss, cork; mist one side lightly every day (visible droplets, without soaking it)

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies (juveniles), house flies, small house crickets or crickets, small roaches, moths

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week, juveniles every 1–2 days

Key facts

Adult size

one of the largest jumping spiders, females ~1.2–1.5 cm body length

Life expectancy

approx. 1–2 years (females longer, males shorter)

Origin

South-East Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia / Sumatra, Thailand among others); foliage and trees

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; no special protection – usually captive-bred animals in the trade

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, and separate the male immediately afterwards (it risks being eaten).

Notes

The most popular large "beginner's" jumping spider, and very interactive. It needs constantly high humidity AND good ventilation – a hygrometer is recommended; a heat mat only on the side (not under the enclosure) with a thermostat. A bioactive setup with a clean-up crew works well. Do not disturb it while moulting.

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What you need to start

To keep Diard's jumping spider (Hyllus diardi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (20×20×30 cm (tall format; e.g. a ~20 cm nano enclosure, plenty of climbing branches and cork tubes)), substrate (Coco humus, moss, cork; mist one side lightly every day (visible droplets, without soaking it)), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.