Captive Bred (CB) are the offspring of spiders who were bred in captivity. The vast majority of our available spiders are captive bred.

Captive Raised (CR) are the offspring of wild spiders that have been raised in captivity. Once mature, a  jumping spider only needs to mate once  in order to continue producing  fertile eggs for the rest of her life. Some of our breeding spiders were originally wild caught and gravid at the time that they entered our care. In order to keep our lines genetically diverse, our breeding spiders are acquired from several different sources- including captive bred and responsible wild collection.

Wild Caught (WC) are spiders who have been responsibly collected from nature. This category makes up the smallest portion of our program and any WC spiders are available on a limited basis and likely for a limited time. The vast majority of our WC spiders are collected in order to begin a captive breeding program for species that are more difficult to find available as unrelated, captive bred individuals. Once these spiders approach maturity and breeders are selected, we sometimes have additional individuals that we do not have breeding plans for and choose to adopt out. These are spiders who have become accustomed to captivity and most of which have spent the majority of their life in captivity. 

While this can be a sensitive topic for some, we believe in being open and honest about our breeding program and the sources of each individual we adopt out.

The "i" stands for instar, which is a developmental stage of growing spiders and indicates the current stage of maturity. 

The number stands for which instar the spider is currently at and correlates to the period between molts. 

Most Jumping Spider species molt between 7-10+ times. The first molt occurs in the egg sac/nest. By the time spiderlings leave the nest they are in their second instar (i2, which is the stage between the second and third molt). With regals, at i3, the first white markings begin to show. They will continue to grow and colors will develop and change with each molt. They will also become fuzzier as they mature. 

Molting can take a lot out of a spider and there is a higher risk of fatality generally associated with spiderlings until after the fifth molt, which is why the majority of breeders do not offer their spiders for adoption until they have reached their fifth instar (i5). At this stage it can be possible to differentiate the sex of Regals, however it can take much longer with other species and especially with certain color phases of regals (notably white phases).

There is some variation between species, however on average you can expect your jumper to live between 1-3 years, with 3 being less common. Females also tend to live longer than males.

Yes! We offer REGIONAL SHIPPING.

Shipping typically ranges from $45-$65 for 2-day shipping depending on your location. We ship through Reptiles2You which utilizes FedEx. We use properly labeled, insulated boxes. Generally we ship on Mondays or Tuesdays for Wednesday or Thursday delivery. We ship orders out as quickly as possible, though during extreme temperatures the shipping date may be delayed to ensure safety of the spiders in transit. In addition, upgraded overnight shipping and the use of heat/ice packs may be required during certain times of the year, which will incur an additional cost (this is something we will discuss and approve with you in advance).

Signatures are not required to receive packages in order to prevent delayed delivery, though if you are not able to be home to accept your package, we suggest utilizing the Hold At Location (HAL) option. This means your package will be held at a local HAL location (not all FedEx locations are authorized to hold live animals- we will confirm the address of your local HAL with you prior to creating a shipping label).

Yes! We offer LOCAL PICKUP and LOCAL MEETUP.

We do not have a storefront, however we are happy to arrange pickup at a local public area (we are located in Springfield, MO) or at any trade show/expo we are vending. Please contact us for details or monitor our facebook page for a list of events we will be attending. 

We also offer LOCAL DELIVERY.

We are happy to arrange delivery to you at a public area of your choosing within an hour of Springfield, MO. This option does incur a fee which is dependent upon distance traveled- please contact us for details.

COMING SOON:

We are in the process of working with a fantastic local shop in Springfield, MO to offer our Regal Jumping Spiders for adoption! We will update with more information once our Regals have reached adoption age and we have finalized this arrangement!

We offer a variety of Jumping Spider species!

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus Regius): This is our main focus. Our breeding program includes a variety of genetically diverse spiders from various color phases and localities. We have a special interest in White Phases and our current projects include several different white phase lines. We also have active breeders who are orange phase, light phase, and dark phase. We have a special interest in genetics and some of our pairings are "Wild Cards" in order for us to explore the variation of color, markings, and size of the offspring of breeders with unknown lineage and potentially develop future lines from select individuals resulting from these pairings. As such, we expect a good amount of variation in color and markings from these clutches. (See also: I Want a White Spider!)

Bold Jumper (Phidippus Audax): We currently have captive bred Bolds. We are also incorporating Bryantae variants into our program in order to offer this wonderful species in a wider range of color. These guys are very similar to Regals in size and markings, however the females do not show the same color variation as Regals. Bryantae and Big Bend variants are essentially "fancier" versions of the Bold Jumper and have stunning markings and color, though still less diverse than the Regal.

Phidippus Mystaceus: We are hoping to offer this absolutely stunning species in the near future. Our potential breeders are just reaching maturity.    

Phidippus Otiosus: We are planning to offer this species in the near future, likely on a limited basis. Our potential breeders are just reaching maturity.

Dimorphic Jumping Spider (Maevia Inclemens): We currently have a very limited number of CR juveniles. These are not a regular part of our breeding program. They are an interesting species with beautiful markings and color. The males of this species can be one of two morphs which look completely different from one another. Our CR babies have been extremely hardy and getting more colorful with each molt. We do not expect any future availability of this species which is not commonly available in this hobby, so if you'd like to adopt, please place an order through our store or contact us for details before they're gone!

Putnam's Jumping Spider (Phidippus Putnami): We currently have Captive Bred Putnamis. In our opinion, these guys are a lot of fun. They are an active species and entertaining to watch. They can be a little more challenging to handle for new keepers when young, especially, due to their high activity level. They are a smaller species than the Regal or Bold. The males are very colorful and striking at maturity and the females show a range of beautiful patterns and some color variation between individuals. These guys typically can't be sexed accurately until subadult or mature stage.

Emerald Jumping Spider (Paraphidippus Aurantius): We currently have a limited number of CB and CR Emeralds. The females of this species are vibrantly colored and photos don't do them justice as they have an iridescence to them that is best observed in person. The males have a slight green sheen to them but are mostly black and white, yet their vibrant markings still give them a striking look.

Cardinal Jumping Spider (Phidippus Cardinalis): We expect to have some CB babies available around the beginning of 2024. The males of this species are vibrant red with solid black legs. The females have a slightly subdued color but are still very strikingly colored. 

Who doesn't?! Seeing as one of our primary focuses is white phase regals, let's discuss realistic expectations and some of the controversy surrounding white phases.

We CANNOT guarantee that your spider will stay white (or any color for that matter) until it has reached maturity. Color can change drastically from one molt to another. White phases are notorious for this, and even with careful selective breeding the majority of a white phase clutch does not mature to white. Other surprises occur as well, some very dark juveniles will mature to white phase, for instance. 

White Phase is NOT pure white. Even those that mature to white phase will still have hues of black/brown to varying degrees. Some breeders produce Regal/Otiosus hybrids which can lead to more white expression. (See also: Hybrids). Either way, color can still not be guaranteed until maturity. If you have your heart set on a white phase female, please contact us to be added to our wait list for a later stage or mature female. As these will be held back for longer periods and there is no guarantee on how many will show this color phase, these individuals are expected to be available in very limited supply. Joining our wait list saves your spot and gives you advance notice of available individuals who meet your "dream spider" criteria. (See Also: Waiting List/Notification List).

Recessive White Males: White phases often produce recessive white males. This can make proper sex identification much more difficult until subadult/mature stages. ALL MALES WILL MATURE BLACK AND WHITE and will NOT retain the recessive coloring they show as juveniles. They are wonderful to watch grow and change but don't get too attached to their early coloring as it will NOT be retained at maturity. Some of our recessive white males have kept coloring up until their final mature molt.

WE BELIEVE IN HONESTY

White spiders are all the rage right now. With high demand can come false promises. We want all of our customers to be happy with their spiders and feel that it is our responsibility to set realistic expectations. We will not mislead our customers just to make a sale, which is why we are posting this information in an attempt to dispel some misinformation surrounding white phases.

Regal/Otiosus/Canopy Hybrids: Some breeders routinely produce hybrids between Phidippus Regius (Regal) and Phidippus Otiosus (Canopy). This can be a controversial subject and while this isn't our goal, we do recognize a demand for these hybrids and this hybridization does occur in nature where both species are found in the same area. Based on our current knowledge, we don't feel that hybridization is harmful in any way, though we do believe that HONESTY regarding hybridization is important. If you choose to adopt a spider from us you will be fully informed on which species you're getting and whether that spider is a hybrid or comes from hybrid lines. 

Bev: Bev is our one and only breeding female with some hybrid history. Her mother is a Regal/Otiosus hybrid and her father a Soroa Regal. So while she's "mostly" Regal, she does have some otiosus bloodlines in her history. She has been paired with a Regal which means her babies will have even less otiosus bloodlines and likely no visible traits of hybridization. All of her babies will clearly be marked as having a degree of hybrid bloodlines. If you do not want to adopt a spider with any degree of hybridization, simply refrain from adopting from any of her clutches. If any of her babies are held back and eventually used in our breeding program, they will also be appropriately labeled.

Have your heart set on something specific?

Contact us to be added to THE LIST!

We want to give you the opportunity to choose your dream spider and we operate an ongoing Waiting/Notification list in order to provide our customers first dibs on available spiders that meet their desires!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Simply contact us and let us know what you're looking for! Whether you want a specific color/sex/age, a baby from a specific pairing, a specific species, a group of slings, etc, just let us know! We maintain THE LIST and contact you with relavent updates on the specific spiders you're interested in, progress of the clutch or individuals, and advanced notification (in order of sign up) on the select spiders once they are ready to move to their new homes. 

WHAT'S THE CATCH?

No catch! We just want you to get the spider YOU WANT! There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase from us just because you've joined THE LIST. Once you've been offered your selections you will have a time window to reserve your spider. This may vary depending on different factors, but all terms will be included in the notification email once your matches become available. Failure to respond within the time window is considered a forfeit of your place in line and the offer will be presented to the next customer on THE LIST. A non-refundable deposit will be required to hold any spider once a selection has been made. Shipping and payment in full will be arranged within a week unless special circumstances occur (such as inclement weather, an agreement to hold for a period while customer continues to add on to their order, a pre-arranged ship date scheduled further in advance, etc). 

Again, there is NO OBLIGATION on your part until you make a selection, agree to adopt your spider, and send payment or deposit.