Description
The desert pebble mimicking jumping spider is a medium sized species of jumping spider found on mallee sand in arid SA, where they mimic sand grains and pebbles. They have been observed eating tiny black ants – about the size of a pinhead. They do well when fed baby crickets.
This species grows to 7mm and requires red desert sand to thrive. They like to create a silk sack, and then roll in the sand, so do not be alarmed if you can’t see your jumping spider. They tend to be more active with first daylight and early mornings, and then again late afternoons to early evening.
We recommend the Bug Box 2.0 used horizontally or The little bug box with “Desert boy” kit selected.
Sold as an adult female (small chance of gravid when wild caught).
They come in different colour forms and may not look exactly as pictured.
Katrice (verified owner) –
Absolutely incredible, she came super fast, happy and healthy!