Peters' jumping spider (Plexippus petersi)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Beginner
Key facts and care guidance for Peters' jumping spider (Plexippus petersi) (origin: South and South-East Asia; widely introduced). Adult size around 0,8–1,2 cm. Life expectancy 1–2 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Peters' jumping spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?
15×15×20 cm.
Peters' jumping spider: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.
Peters' jumping spider: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not required.
Peters' jumping spider: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 1–2 years.
Peters' jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 24–29 °C
- Night temperature
- 20–23 °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, climbing structure
Feeding
- Food
- Fruit flies, small house crickets
- Feeding interval
- every 2–3 days
Key facts
- Adult size
- 0,8–1,2 cm
- Life expectancy
- 1–2 years
- Origin
- South and South-East Asia; widely introduced
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- None
- Cohabitation
- Keep singly. The genus is regarded as solitary and should not be housed with other spiders; young ones eat each other. A pair only briefly for mating: introduce the male under observation and separate again at once.
Notes
A follower of human settlement, often on house walls. Straightforward and easy to breed – a good way to start with jumping spiders.
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Related species
- Pantropical jumping spider (Plexippus paykulli) – Beginner
- Algerian jumping spider (Cyrba algerina) – Intermediate
- Arched jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata) – Intermediate
- Bronze jumping spider (Hyllus semicupreus) – Beginner
- Peacock jumping spider (Saitis barbipes) – Intermediate
- Diard's jumping spider (Hyllus diardi) – Beginner
- Three-spotted jumping spider (Pellenes tripunctatus) – Intermediate
- Canopy jumping spider (Phidippus otiosus) – Beginner
What you need to start
To keep Peters' jumping spider (Plexippus petersi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (15×15×20 cm), substrate (Coco humus, pieces of bark, climbing structure), 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: 7 November 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plexippus_(spider), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plexippus_petersi, https://exoticssource.com/blogs/exotic-topics/plexippus-paykulli-pantropical-jumping-spider-care-sheet
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).