Description
Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius)
The Regal Jumping Spider is one of the most popular and charismatic pet spiders in the hobby. Known for its large curious eyes, bold personality, and incredible jumping ability, this species is both fascinating and surprisingly interactive. With their vibrant colours and active daytime behaviour, Regal Jumping Spiders make excellent pets for beginners and experienced keepers alike.
Habitat
Native to the southeastern United States, Phidippus regius thrives in warm, well-ventilated environments with plenty of climbing opportunities.
- Enclosure: Tall, well-ventilated enclosure with vertical climbing space
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- Humidity: Moderate (50–70%) with light misting
- Decor: Twigs, cork bark, foliage, and elevated anchor points for web hammocks
Feeding
Regal Jumping Spiders are active hunters with excellent eyesight, often stalking prey before pouncing.
- Diet: Fruit flies, small crickets, green bottle flies, roaches, and other live insects
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Feeding frequency:
- Spiderlings: Every 1–2 days
- Adults: 2–3 times per week
- Fresh water droplets should be provided regularly through misting
General Care
This species is hardy, inquisitive, and often tolerant of gentle interaction, making it ideal for new keepers.
- Temperament: Curious, active, and generally calm
- Handling: Possible with care, though handling should always be gentle and supervised
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Lifespan:
- Females: 1.5–2 years
- Males: Around 1 year
- Maintenance: Ensure good ventilation and avoid excessive humidity buildup
Why Choose a Regal Jumping Spider?
- Adorable large eyes and engaging personality
- Active daytime hunter with fascinating behaviour
- Beginner-friendly and easy to care for
- Available in a variety of beautiful colour forms
A fun, intelligent, and highly entertaining invertebrate, the Regal Jumping Spider is the perfect introduction to the world of exotic spiders.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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