Giant jumping spider (Hyllus giganteus)

Short answers

Giant jumping spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?

20×20×25 cm (height).

Giant jumping spider: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Giant jumping spider: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Giant jumping spider: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 1–2 years.

Giant jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

20×20×25 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, climbing structure, retreats high up

Feeding

Food

Flies, small house crickets

Feeding interval

every 2–3 days

Key facts

Adult size

1,8–2,5 cm

Life expectancy

1–2 years

Origin

South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep singly (strictly). Solitary and cannibalistic: two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. This applies even to animals of equal size and even when both are well fed. For breeding, the male is introduced under supervision and separated again immediately.

Notes

The world's largest jumping spider, with astonishing eyesight and curious behaviour – it actively watches its keeper. It builds resting webs high in the container. Entirely harmless.

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What you need to start

To keep Giant jumping spider (Hyllus giganteus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (20×20×25 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, climbing structure, retreats high up), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.