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Funny Little Jumping Spiders For Sale

By Annabelle Holman


Jumping spiders belong to a family Salticidae, the largest of all spider families, with more than five thousand species. These small and interesting carnivores can climb, run and jump. As all other members of their family, they have eight eyes, with the largest par facing forward, which makes them highly recognizable. If you are interested in especially attractive jumping spiders for sale, check the online offer.

Because their eyes are so big, they have really good vision, and thanks to all four pairs of eyes, they can see in all directions at once. Small an interesting, they are also very effective hunters. Although their legs don't seem to be very strong, they can increase a blood pressure in them, and make them longer, and this allows them to jump so far away.

They make very interesting pets, because they are really friendly. If you look at your spider, it will look back at you, and follow you with its large and distinctive eyes wherever you go. He will even jump on your finger. Some species are particularly attractive, vividly colored and haired. These spiders are active during the day, and that's why their colors are so interesting. If the weather is bad, they will hide.

This little spider is really good hunter. When it spots its prey, it will get closer and jump on it, grabbing it with its jaws. Before taking a jump, it will release a lifeline. In case it miss its prey, it won't fall down, thanks to that tiny lifeline. These special species don't make webs. Some species feed on other spiders, and some eat other insects.

Females are larger, and males have more interesting colors. Front legs are usually even more colorful and covered with long hair. The spider will wave its front legs in the air to be more attractive to the female, this is a part of its courtship. Females are careful mothers. After they lay their eggs into silky chambers, they will guard them to make sure they are safe.

These small and interesting species of Arachnids are very distinctive, thanks to their frontal eyes position. Some are particularly attractive. Their bodies are built of two segments. Cephalothorax is the fusion of spider's head and thorax, and its abdomen is behind it. All four pairs of legs are attached to cephalothorax. All four pairs of eyes are also spaced on the dorsal surface of the frontal body region.

They live for about one year mostly, although there are some species that live longer. In colder climates, their lifespan is prolonged, thanks to the period of hibernation. Mostly active during the day, at night they usually hide in their small chambers made of silk, usually attached to some plant or placed under rocks.

During their growing period, they have to shed their skin for a few times. This process is called molting. During that time, they have to hide in their silk chambers as well. Most species molt five to six times before they become adults. Small, jumping and funny, these attractive small creatures make really interesting pets. They are friendly and special beings, and keep your homes free of insects.




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