Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)

Short answers

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

15×15×20 cm.

Zebra jumping spider: What temperature does it need?

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

Zebra jumping spider: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Zebra jumping spider: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 1–2 years.

Zebra jumping spider: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–26 °C

Night temperature

15–20 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

50–65 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

15×15×20 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, pieces of bark, climbing structure

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, small flies

Feeding interval

every 2–3 days

Key facts

Adult size

0,5–0,8 cm

Life expectancy

1–2 years

Origin

Europe, North America – also on house walls

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler spell in winter

Cohabitation

Keep singly. The spider is solitary and territorial, and larger animals eat smaller conspecifics even if both are fed. A pair only briefly for mating: introduce the male under observation and separate again at once.

Notes

The native jumping spider from the house wall – small, diurnal and decidedly confiding in manner. An ideal, free way into keeping spiders. Entirely harmless.

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What you need to start

To keep Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus) 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.