{"product_id":"phiddipus-audax-bold-jumping-spider","title":"Phiddipus audax (Bold Jumping Spider)","description":"\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003ePhidippus audax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ebold jumping spider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ebold jumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, is a large, diurnal spider native to North America, ranging from southeastern Canada through the continental United States to northern Mexico, with introduced populations in Hawaii and elsewhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eBelonging to the family Salticidae, this species is characterized by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ebold black body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e adorned with distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ewhite triangular spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e on the abdomen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eiridescent green chelicerae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e (jaws), and powerful legs capable of jumping distances up to 50 times its body length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eAdult females are significantly larger than males with body lengths ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e8 to 19 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, while males measure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e6 to 13 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThese spiders possess exceptional stereoscopic vision, which they use to actively stalk prey rather than build webs for hunting. They are solitary carnivores that feed on various insects and arthropods, playing a beneficial role in agriculture by controlling pest populations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003en terms of care and behavior, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003ePhidippus audax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003ebeginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e for pet keepers due to its calm and curious temperament. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eTheir lifespan varies by sex: females live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e1 to 3 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, whereas males typically live only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eabout 1 year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, often dying shortly after their final molt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThey are generally tolerant of handling once acclimated and are not considered dangerous to humans, though they may bite in self-defense. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fangs Unlimited","offers":[{"title":".5\" unsexed subadult","offer_id":48054405988539,"sku":"FAN-PHIDIPPUS AUDAX","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fangsunlimited.com\/products\/phiddipus-audax-bold-jumping-spider","provider":"Fangs Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}