- Origin: South East Asia
- Temperament: Good-tempered but delicate
- Housing: Glass or plastic terrarium
- Diet: Insectivorous
These charming little spiders have become very popular as pets recently, and with good reason – they are ridiculously cute! With large, forward facing eyes and fuzzy bodies, fairly short legs and an endearing habit of cocking their head to regard their keeper, they are a long way from the traditional, scary spider type.
Our animals are only available for collection in store. Speak to our care team, or visit us in-store to purchase your new pet.
These charming little spiders have become very popular as pets recently, and with good reason – they are ridiculously cute! With large, forward facing eyes and fuzzy bodies, fairly short legs and an endearing habit of cocking their head to regard their keeper, they are a long way from the traditional, scary spider type.
- Common name: Eyelash Jumping Spider
- Scientific Name: Hyllus diardi
- Location: South East Asia
- Habitat (wild): Mangrove swamp, tropical forest
- Captive environment: Vertical tropical forest
- Preferred temperature range: 22ºC to 28ºC, over 35ºC can be dangerous and rapidly fatal
- Ferguson Zone: Unknown
- UVB: Not currently thought to be necessary
- Substrate: Coir fibre mixed with sphagnum moss, leaf litter, leaf mulch
- Lifespan: Under a year, approximately 10 months
