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.
After spotting its prey, the spider will slowly advance towards it. When it comes near enough, he will jump and grab its prey with its jaws. Before the actual jump, the spider will release a tiny lifeline, to prevent the fall. These types of spiders don't make webs, but often feed on web-making spiders. Others eat only small insects.
Females are larger, but males have more interesting colors. Their front legs are shorter, but often haired and vividly colored. They use them in their courting rituals, waving with them, to make their females see how incredibly powerful they are. When it works, they mate. Females lay their eggs into silk made shelters, taking very good care of them.
Frontal position of large central eyes make these creatures really easy recognizable. Their bodies consists of two parts. Frontal one is called Cephalothorax, because it is really made from both head and the thorax. The abdomen is placed behind it. Every spider has four pairs of legs. All are attached to its cephalothorax, and front legs are shorter, vividly colored and covered with longer hair.
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.
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.
After spotting its prey, the spider will slowly advance towards it. When it comes near enough, he will jump and grab its prey with its jaws. Before the actual jump, the spider will release a tiny lifeline, to prevent the fall. These types of spiders don't make webs, but often feed on web-making spiders. Others eat only small insects.
Females are larger, but males have more interesting colors. Their front legs are shorter, but often haired and vividly colored. They use them in their courting rituals, waving with them, to make their females see how incredibly powerful they are. When it works, they mate. Females lay their eggs into silk made shelters, taking very good care of them.
Frontal position of large central eyes make these creatures really easy recognizable. Their bodies consists of two parts. Frontal one is called Cephalothorax, because it is really made from both head and the thorax. The abdomen is placed behind it. Every spider has four pairs of legs. All are attached to its cephalothorax, and front legs are shorter, vividly colored and covered with longer hair.
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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