{"product_id":"phidippus-bidentatus-jumping-spider","title":"Phidippus Bidentatus - Jumping Spider","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBidensis Jumping Spider (\u003ci\u003ePhidippus bidentatus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage:\u003c\/b\u003e i4 (4th Instar) | \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bidentatus Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntricate Patterns:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the solid colour phases of the \u003ci\u003eregius\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ebidentatus\u003c\/i\u003e females often display beautiful \"chain\" or \"skull\" patterns on their abdomens in shades of tan, cream, and gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Contrast Males:\u003c\/b\u003e Adult males are stunningly jet-black with crisp, snowy-white bands, making them one of the most striking \"tuxedo\" spiders in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive \u0026amp; Inquisitive:\u003c\/b\u003e This species is known for being slightly faster and more \"springy\" than Regals. They are relentless explorers and rarely stay in one spot for long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Powerhouse:\u003c\/b\u003e While they don't reach the \"giant\" size of an Everglades Regal, they are robust and stocky, making them very capable hunters from a young age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifics for i4 Slings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Currently approx. 5mm (roughly the size of a small pea).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e Hunting \u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-hydei-large-fruit-flies\" title=\"d.hydei large fruit flies\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Large Fruit Flies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e At i4, they are mostly dark with distinct white abdominal spots. Their intricate \"chain\" patterns will begin to develop and lighten over the next few molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSexing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold as unsexed. True to the species, males and females start to look distinct around i6–i7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK Care Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e60% – 70%\u003c\/b\u003e. They prefer it slightly \"drier\" than the Everglades locale. A light misting every 2 days is usually sufficient—ensure the enclosure dries out between mistings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e They love the heat. Aim for \u003cb\u003e24°C – 28°C\u003c\/b\u003e. A thermostat-controlled heat mat is highly recommended for UK keepers to keep this Central American species at its most active. Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/the-solar-powered-pet-a-guide-to-jumping-spider-heating\" title=\"the solar powered pet a guide to jumping spider heating\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong, bright light is essential. \u003ci\u003eP. bidentatus\u003c\/i\u003e are sun-lovers and will spend most of their time basking in the brightest spot of the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Growth Journey: Transitioning Feeders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur i4 \u003ci\u003ebidentatus\u003c\/i\u003e slings are established on fruit flies, but they are ambitious hunters who love a challenge as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFuture Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e We recommend transitioning to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-bottle-flies-large-tub\" title=\"Green bottle flies tub\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Bottle flies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at the \u003cb\u003ei6 or i7 stage\u003c\/b\u003e. Their high energy levels make them excellent \"aerial\" hunters, often catching flies mid-air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e For a full breakdown on how to move your spider from fruit flies to larger prey, \u003cb\u003eread our feeding and transition \u003ca title=\"a guide to feeding your growing regal jumping spider\" href=\"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/from-fruit-flies-to-green-bottles-a-guide-to-feeding-your-growing-regal-jumping-spider\"\u003eblog post here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Shipping Update\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe have made the decision to dispatch all live spiders exclusively via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Special Delivery (Guaranteed by 1pm)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe welfare of our spiders is our absolute priority, and we have implemented this policy for the following reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Unfortunately, services such as Tracked 24 have recently seen an increase in delayed or lost parcels. When it comes to a living creature, we simply cannot take that risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePriority Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e Special Delivery is a premium service that bypasses the standard post. This means your spider spends as little time as possible in the mail system and isn't left sitting in a delivery office during a backlog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Stress:\u003c\/b\u003e A faster journey means less stress for the spider, ensuring they arrive healthy, hydrated, and ready for their new home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e To avoid any risk of your spider being held in a sorting office over the weekend, we only post orders from \u003cb\u003eMonday to Thursday\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e📷 About Our Photos: Variation \u0026amp; Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e The images provided include photos of our \u003cb\u003eactual i4 spiderlings\u003c\/b\u003e currently in stock. Because these are unsexed juveniles, they have not yet developed their adult colours. \u003ci\u003ePhidippus bidentatus\u003c\/i\u003e undergo a spectacular transformation as they grow — males developing their striking jet-black and white \"tuxedo\" colouration, and females their intricate chain patterns. Every spider is a unique individual, making the journey of watching your sling grow an exciting experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Sexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This spider is sold as unsexed. If you have a preference for a male or female, please message us! We can't guarantee it, but we'll always do our best to find your perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53623951163731,"sku":"BUGS-2231-PHI","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/phidippus-bidentatus-jumping-spider","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}