Jumping spiders are awesome. Period. They are great at everything: simple to keep, funny to feed, intriguing to observe and easy to fall in love with! The best cure for arachnophobia.
She is as dangerous and as beautiful an insect can be. Dangerous to other bugs, for humans the only threat she poses is keepers falling in love with her character and appearance.
I remember the feeling when I got the first one. I was anticipating it so much, that I couldn’t even sleep well that day. Can this… thing be a good pet? Will I like it? Is it dangerous? Great times.
Eats like a machine and has never refused a food in over a year long life. Lives much longer than many other praying mantis species, which is a big plus. Gentle, patient giant. She is confident and intelligent, if you push her, have no doubt’s – she will push back.
Sphodromantis lineola is near the top of our all-time favorites. She is a feisty female and can take down large prey items. Generally speaking, this is not the best beginner species because she moves fast and strikes on fingers a lot.
