Golden-fronted jumping spider (Carrhotus xanthogramma)

Short answers

Golden-fronted jumping spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?

15×15×20 cm.

Golden-fronted jumping spider: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 15–19 °C.

Golden-fronted jumping spider: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Golden-fronted jumping spider: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 1–2 years.

Golden-fronted jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–26 °C

Night temperature

15–19 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

55–70 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

15×15×20 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, pieces of bark, twigs

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, small house crickets

Feeding interval

every 2–3 days

Key facts

Adult size

0,6–1 cm

Life expectancy

1–2 years

Origin

Europe, Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler spell in winter

Cohabitation

Keep singly, and strictly so. Solitary and cannibalistic: two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. This applies even to animals of equal size that are well fed. For breeding, introduce the male under observation and separate immediately afterwards.

Notes

A native jumping spider; the male has strikingly golden hair on the forehead. To be kept cooler than tropical species; it overwinters as a juvenile in silk chambers.

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What you need to start

To keep Golden-fronted jumping spider (Carrhotus xanthogramma) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (15×15×20 cm), substrate (Coco humus, pieces of bark, twigs), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.