Description
This species of jumping spider is found under the bark of eucalyptus trees in southern Australia. They grow to 13mm in body length and build silken retreats underneath bark. They are very active and inquisitive, and hardy in captivity. Despite their intimidating size, these are a timid species and can be handled safely if respect is given, like handling all spiders. Females and males are basically identical with males being slightly shaggier and more grey in colouration.
Care Tips:
This jumper (if sub-adult/adult) should be fed baby crickets – no bigger than the spider’s body size.
Enclosure should have bark hide available as this is their favourite hang-out place. We recommend the The Bug Box or Little Bug Box
Sold as unsexed sub-adults/adults.
Watch our video setting up the Mini Bug Box with a Giant Bark Jumping Spider : https://youtu.be/eXQrr9d5-gw
sho (verified owner) –
Very active little jumper! Walked right into the enclosure! A little thing I was a little concerned about though, is that my little friend had lost 2 legs when he had arrived! I’m not sure if he lost them due to shipping or me but I don’t think it was me since I haven’t handled him yet. He’s lost the 2 back legs so I’m not sure if he can jump. I hope he grows them back! Other than the issues just stated, 5 stars!
Damian (verified owner) –
Spiders were alert and active upon arrival.
Shellyanne Nixon (verified owner) –
My little jumper is adorable!! Started interacting with him straight away 😁
Billie (verified owner) –
This little guy is my favourite! Super active, furry, cute and likes to bask a lot. Came safe & sound just like all the other past orders. Phenomenal work guys!
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Nick (verified owner) –
Arrived alive and well. super active and very curious little spider, always can be found wandering around the top of its enclosure
Robert (verified owner) –
Happy with the little guy. His second left leg is shrunken looking compared to the others, but otherwise he’s jumping and eating.
I would have liked to know some info about the spider I was getting at purchase or on the tub he came in.
Lisa Pritchard (verified owner) –
This was my first jumping spider, very friendly, easy to handle & quite active. Thank you
Joel Ocallaghan (verified owner) –
Great little guy
Scott M. (verified owner) –
My little jumping spider, Colin, is adorable and curious and energetic. He arrived in good health in 2 days!
Caitlin Barker-Ross (verified owner) –
Such a cute and inquisitive little dude! As soon as I put my little one in their enclosure they were walking all around and investigating. So happy with my little Zebedee!
Kimba-Lee Petrisor (verified owner) –
so tiny and cute, arrived looking well, and Peaches is already well loved 🙂
Taylor H. (verified owner) –
I love him so much
marilyn_sant (verified owner) –
I love this little guy – I have named him Eucalyptus (not sure if he’s a he or she!) A very inquisitive spider and always comes out of his web to say hello to me. It’s fascinating watching him catch crickets and he has a glorious big booty after he finishes his meal!
He’s furry, cute and very entertaining, I want ten of him! Arrived safely, active and healthy. Highly recommended!
Hayley S. (verified owner) –
Arrived safely, alert and very curious, took a little while to get it in to its enclosure as it didn’t want to leave the container. Only it would be awesome if a little pamphlet about the spider came with it.
Shari (verified owner) –
My little Peanut arrived fast and safe – he was very inquisitive and almost immediately started building his web in the top of the enclosure. He didn’t eat for a couple weeks probably due to the stress of moving and maybe old age but he seems to be doing fine now after gobbling up 4 crickets yesterday.
Shannon Giles (verified owner) –
Love my little guy. We put him straight into his enclosure when he got here and he settled in straight away. He loves to watch people and definitely is an active guy, very friendly fell. Love Mr George to bits.
Hayley S. (verified owner) –
I got this spider for my son as he loves everything spiders, the spider arrived alive and very alert, my son is very happy and has called him (her🤭) Memphis ☺
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I’m in love with this little critter. He is so very inquisitive and friendly. Healthy little guy too. Can’t wait to buy more!
Taylor Ann (verified owner) –
💕✨Very friendly, best eater! We got to hangout and have encounters from the moment he arrived, he arrived in perfect condition with the date he last ate on the box itself and the box tells you everything you need to do to look after your jumper! Would definitely recommend to anyone, they are extremely fast.. so you need speedy hands to catch up- I named my little guy “ Switch” because he can never make up his mind about where he wants to explore.✨💕
Gareth David (verified owner) –
Order arrived promptly, and packaged well. The little spider was in good health, now jumping free in the terrarium!
Adam Eveleigh (verified owner) –
Excellent service
Jennifer H. (verified owner) –
Love my new spider!! Speedy delivery and he is just the cutest love his size being a bit larger then others 🙂
Jessica Devenport (verified owner) –
Rachael (verified owner) –
This little one wouldn’t eat and passed away just over 2wks after arriving.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived alert and active, took a cricket after a couple of hours, settled in nicely.
sylvia (verified owner) –
Arrived happy and super active!
Jayde (verified owner) –
Very cute! Came packaged well, I love him
Stephen B. (verified owner) –
Arrived safely and is quite active!
Megan (verified owner) –
Peta Spatari (verified owner) –
Really beautiful active girl. As pretty as the picture and so interesting to watch. Travel container was perfect to keep her hydrated and safe!
Harry Rowell (verified owner) –
Kristy W. (verified owner) –
Beautiful spider, she started checking out her new home straight away and is very active 😁
Kurt K. (verified owner) –
Healthy, happy little jumper
Stephanie (verified owner) –
My son loves the jumping spider. His name is Aragog and he has settled in well. He has built a large hammock and decorated with cricket skulls.
abbiemay030398 (verified owner) –
Arrived safe and well, very curious and extremely fast. Hasn’t wanted to eat yet seems intimidated by prey hopefully will start eating for me has been making a hammock and exploring already
Brooke (verified owner) –
i have never been more in love in my life! my little spider is the cutest thing i’ve ever seen! it arrived safe and ready to explore! it has such a friendly and curious personality. it loves to hang out during the day and at bed time it tucks its self in to it’s little web sack that it built! it’s the cutest!
Jessica (verified owner) –
Crystal (verified owner) –
These little guys arrived safe & sound & very well packaged. Bug Frenzy are great to deal with & would highly recommend to anyone!
Saul Aldridge (verified owner) –
A VERY beautiful species and definitely large for a stumpy/square profile Aussie jumper.
While hunting, it moves almost like a robot with slow cautious steps but when in range, a super fast takedowns, awesome!
Plenty of room in the Bug Frenzy Tall Bug box kit.
Thanks again Bug Frenzy : )
Madonna (verified owner) –
Absolutely adorable little spood – highly recommend! Arrived lively and happy. Spends a lot of time exploring the enclosure, and is so fun to watch!
Bug Frenzy are also incredibly knowledgeable and more than willing to answer questions.
Super happy with our jumper and the overall experience. 🙌
Dominique (verified owner) –
Such great customer service, little Hecate came the next tuesday and was active and healthy.
Jaime (verified owner) –
My absolute fave species!
BILLY (verified owner) –
Sallie Gula (verified owner) –
Little guy is doing amazing
Blue Iris D. (verified owner) –
I love my new little giant bark buddy! He’s been so sweet and has been settling well. The packaging was really well done and I’m thankful that the team went above and beyond to get this dude to me during the uncertainty of auspost
Grace L. (verified owner) –
Came fast
Mahalia (verified owner) –
As always a great service! Biggest spider I’ve received from bug frenzy and I couldn’t be happier, now have another on the way
Karen G. (verified owner) –
Love this little guy. Really happy. Super fast delivery and really easy to deal with.
Jarrod Koh (verified owner) –
Very cute Spider we named -Ducky. Postage was delayed by one day. Overall I would recommend and use again
Jeyden (verified owner) –
Packaged amazingly, everything arrived the day after shipment. Fantastic service, absolutely obsessed with my little lad.