I hate spiders, but I love jumping spiders. They are so intelligent and have so much personality. And they are (strangely) cute. They way they curiously move their head and examine their surroundings is weirdly endearing.
I remember seeing a few of your videos of these spiders a while back, and was out in the garden today trimming and one jumped onto my hand and looked up at me, i just paused and smiled at him and then released him into a scrub area. Cutest arachnid ever
I have a bold jumping spider and the only thing she eats are other tiny house spiders (smaller than her) I've put tiny fruit flies and she refuses to eat them, some times she stalks them and jumps on them but then lets go and walks away. is this normal? she does enjoy the tiny spiders a lot.she's small a milimeter or two (pedipalps have a yellow/green tint so I bet she's an infant as I read they turn white when they grow) what can I do?
@Saisuk3 -Hi, don't worry about then eating, they will eat when hungry. They do not need to eat every day. If they are "playing" with their food, they are either not hungry, or being picky on what it wants to dine on! I don't know what kind of jumper you have, but I'm not sure of the palps turning from yellow/green to white. Usually their mouth pieces are blue or green, it it can vary with the specials and family. Take care,
@lennachdna - You ask a very good question! And let me say, I do not know the answer to that, other than most all jumping spiders have this "jerky" gait in their movements. Some actually jump more than they walk; taking short jumps or hops like they are skipping along. Maybe it's just like some humans have different kinds of walking "gaits" as well...no special reason, just something in the way they're wired. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine, and maybe even better!
used to have loads of spideys. then i think their food source went away (Semi-large passive aggressive ants). and the spiders went with them. trying to figure out what to do to get them back. is there a pray critter i could introduce into my backyard?
@strawberryShaker420 - They like flys and tiny crickets, when adults; fruit flies as spiderlings. Don't know what you can do, other than catching a few from some where else (male & female) and letting them loose in your yard or on a sunny side wall of your home would help!
We're lucky to have a few of these sharing our house with us. We feed them the occasional fly or mosquito and they seem to become more friendly the more we interact with them. They always turn and look up at me as I walk by, pedipalps going excitedly, seemingly hoping I've brought a treat. I think these cute little critters might be smarter than we give them credit for. :^)
I love how they react. Last year I saw one on my porch and I tapped the wood right behind it. It jumped away but when I did it again it turned and faced my hand like it was a great enemy. They are so smart and awesome at the same time. Long live the spider bros.
Did he bite you at all and can you tell if ur annoying them to the point they want to bite you. I have one and I had her for along time but I haven't been able to push myself to hold her ._. Like I pick up cellar spiders but they dont bite XD Please reply Thx ^^
@MetalHeadHeather - Hi, no I have never been bitten by the Phidippus audax spider. They are very curious and if you have one they will actually enjoy walking around on your hand. Don't squeeze them and they won't bite! They will defend themselves if they are being hurt. They only live from 1-3 years (longer in captivity).
Hey Bob today I went out in the yard and I seen the green fanged jumping spider but what i loved most about it was when the sun hit it he turned bright green it was an amazing thing to see. How can i catch one to walk on my hand? thanks
@Gooch586 - Well they are not that easy to catch as they can see you coming form 15-20 ft away and quickly slip ibto a crack or hole and avoid you. I have used a technique of distraction that works pretty well. With one hand I use a lond piece of grass or stick to get their attention then sneak in with my other hand to make the catch. Once captured you can release the spider on your hand and it will walk around on you with curiosity.
Jumping spiders are so cute, I love the colors and the fuzzy look on them. I try to catch one to live in my kitchen window every year to catch flies. They are so daring and fast. Thanks for a great video.
great vid. very fascinating creatures. actually just found the spider in your video for the first time at my parents house. we have never seen this creature til yesterday. love your channel. looking forward to seeing more vids. Gods Blessings from Wisconsin
@alumaman79 - Thanks for watching and leaving such a kind comment! Loved the snapper on your current channel. Did you wash him off b/4 filming..he was really clean! I'm used to seeing them caked in smelly mud. LOL,
Take care and God bless you as well over there in Wisconsin. Have a great weekend.
@BobCsAll hi Bob. no i did not wash the snapper off at all. surprisingly enough he/she was just sitting on top of a culvert over looking a small crick on a tractor lane. just sunning itself. first snapper i have seen in i bet ten years. on a side not a coworker and i found a freshly hatched baby snapper inside the foundry where we work. im thinking here in wisconsin it is a good year for snappers. God bless you and have a great weekend as well
eeww my boyfriend just found one of these nasty spiders in my house and put in a container my younger boys fed him a ear wig hes so gross i do not like spiders at all
@shauna069 - I'm not surprized with your reaction, most people feel the same way you do about the spiders! Thanks for leaving a comment, and being brave enough to watch one of my videos! Take care,
Aha. That is the spider that was n my apartment today. I can't handle spiders. The second I spot one I have an automatic freak out reaction and my adrenaline rushes. This one was on the wall above my 1 year old's head. ACK! I got my son out of the way and brought my cat over to investigate. I tried to get a picture and had to get kind of close. It jumped out from the wall (which I didn't know it could do!) and I dropped my phone... spiders and bugs are the scariest things ever (to me).
I never seen one of these until today. As a borderline arachnophobe I never thought I would say this....these guys are pretty damn awesome. They're also cute.
These guys are SO common this year. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. I try to catch lots of them! So far I have 3. And the storys that I have from either catching them or them getting LOST, then finding them are AWESOME. Their "morphes"(as I call them) can vary from black with pure white spots to black with white spots and bands to black "angry face" with a green "beard" under it. In short, beautiful spiders, love them so much!!
@BobCsAll YOU HAVE TO TELL ME HOW TO BREED THEM^u^ I just caught two fairly large ones. About a centimeter but I dont think Ill ever find another that big unless I raised them. Oh yeah, wheres a good spot to look for cross orb weavers in the eastern USA? And how long do both these spiders live? The first(and only) orb weaver ive found was up behind a window with a big web at my school. And do the males have "boxing" gloves on their pedipalps?
@luigidaman908 - Breeding of these guys can happen in a small enclosure, glass jar, etc. Sometimes the male becomes a meal instead of a stud! Check out my latest video, "Mating Jumping Spiders" (you can search this under, "bob the spider hunter". This is a vid of the Phidippus audax jumpers. Cross orbs can be found around homes in corners, barns, and fields around bushes. Yes, the males will have larger and if mature, more bulbous pedipalps. Thanks for the comment!
@BobCsAll I have some more questions if you dont mind. How long do these specific spiders live? There all in the Eastern USA: Grass spiders, filmy dome spiders, common USA house spiders, Jumping spiders, cross orb weavers, orb weaver Arabesque spider, wolf spiders, and pirate and sac spiders, thank you. Are they seasonal or not?
I think I saw this species at my aunt's house this past memorial weekend. It was black with light green fangs or it had a light green head. But what I don't understand is that most info states that they are so small, but this guy was almost a little over an 1". I mean if it's bigger than a quarter that's pretty darn big and nowhere near 20mm.
@yuukisama2001 - That would be one BIG jumping spider! Where do you live? Jumpers caome in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, so one a bit larger is not unheard of, just not that common as far as my expereince has been. Too bad you didn't have a camera so we could identify it! Anyway, glad you had an opportunity to see it anyway! Take care,
@BobCsAll I live in NJ. My aunt lives in NY. The area where my aunt lives is a good many miles from Long Island, NY. It's going towards Sunrise Highway. I wish I had a camera. But compared to what I have seen this guy I could tell was a little bigger than quarter. Well, his legs were long enough that they would hang off a quarter. But his body was relatively in size. Like your guys. I'd never seen one that large before. The guys I normally see are tiny to miniscule.
@yuukisama2001 Every spring to summer I'm finding them around my apt. Don't know where they're coming from. The largest I've seen could cover a dime. I saw one recently in my bathroom sink. He was about 1/4". Bigger than what I usually seen but smaller than the last one and definitely smaller compared to the major outdoor variety. I like them. While I don't mind handling to get them out of harms way, I'm a little skeptical of the larger ones. But from what I've heard no one's ever been bit.
i got a daring jumping spider,i feed it red fire ants and sometimes big black ants for her dinner,she crawls around my hand she jumps once in a while,her name is webster
@XTheDarkJokerx - WOW, that's interesting, as most "daring" or bold jumping spiders will not go near or eat ants as they are too acidic for them (they don't taste good!). Are you sure you don't have an "ant mimicing" jumper who do like to eat ants! Take care,
I woke up and found one of these on my shoulder. I've never been a big fan of spiders, but I'm pretty sure that incident re enforced my arachnophobia.
@MaxCovington543 - I can certainly understand how that would not have been a positive or pleasant experience for you or anyone else in dealing with a spider! To wake up to a spider on you would be startling at least and terrifying at worst! If it were me, I would be looking for something to catch it with; but then again, spiders don't upset me! LOL...Thanks for the comment, hope you encounter more "controled" spider experiences in the future! Take care,
@BiGWAGS11 - Hi Kyle, great question! They are "opportunists" not communal by nature. They will take each other out if hungry; the bigger usually gets the smaller one for lunch! It's really a "spider eat spider" world out there. The ones I filmed were just sporting with each other, but if you watch closely you'll notice the body posture of the smaller jumper is taking a "submissive posture" much like a dog might do. And then the smaller backs down and runs. If both are aggressive one could die.
@drafness - Well, you are among the general populace that has the same fears! But the more you come to learn about spiders, the less fearful you become. And I agree, these jumpers are very curious and fascinating to watch and interact with; and are really kinda cute, at least for a spider! LOL! Thanks for the comment, and take care,
@lutiefloo - Thanks for leaving a comment; you are not unlike most people who hate or fear spiders! They can creep you out until you get know them better. I've been handling spiders since I was eight yrs old. Only been bit once, and that was my fault! Hey I watched your latest post not knowing what to expect and I'll have to admit - it cracked me up! Have a great day,
@TheUndeadRomeo - That was neat Trey! Did you film that? I was talking with the guy who first recorded the male's courtship dance with the sound of the male's vibrating love song! He told me how he did it, and has since moved on to more sophisticated equipment to record their dance sounds. Thanks for sharing and take care! Bob
They are cute. I normally can't watch spiders without my hair standing up I didn't with these. I would scream tho as soon as they jumped if I was holding them!
@alritehamilton - Hi, and thanks for watching one of my videos and for leaving a cute comment! You too funny, watch but scream. Maybe after watching a few more you will not scream any more, just squirm! LOL. Take care, and I hope you will wqatch some more!
@jetski819 - Thanks for the comment and for watching one of my videos. If you liked this one, maybe you can check out, "jumping spiders, Girl Meets Boy!" Have a wonderful Christmas!
@flavarella - I have never been bit by a jumping spider and I handle them all the time! We are much to large for a meal, and that is the main reason they will bite. Self defense if hurt or squeezed might get you a bite, but it doesn't amount to much unless you're allergic to the venom (like some are to a bee sting). I've been handing spiders since I was 8 yrs old, and have only been bit once as a kid, and that was my fault! Take care,
@FloridianHorseGirl97 - Hi Lauren; I can see you love horses like I love spiders! My pets are easier to kep and care for! LOL Creepy only to the eye of the beholder, but yes, most people would say that about a spider. Thanks for watching a vid and leaving a comment...happy trails to you!
i just got into spiders and have been actively hunting spiders whenever i get a chance :)
Oreo is a jumping spider whom I believe to be a female and I have held onto her
as her species is my favorite of all the spiders. She has a greenish iridescent glow to most of her body in the sun and she is quite the hungry hunter :)
She eats more often then id expect her too but its easy to get food for her, i feed her crickets and other spiders(sometimes)
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hi, try feeding your spider an ant. From your description I am guessing you might have an "ant eating" jumper and only a couple spiders will eat ants...I think they must taste bad! Thanks for the comment.
@BobCsAll :) thanks ill throw an ant or two in her living space and see how she likes them, im glad to get a response :D she has eaten 7 medium sized crickets in the last 3 days alone so i am rather curious as to why she is eating so much. However if the ant idea is right then perhaps it is simply cuz she is used to eating smaller meals. Part of me thought she might be eating so much because she might shed soon but im not that smart when it comes to these spiders as i am new to the subject :)
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hey "smokey" you raise some good questions! And my guess as to what you have there, is that, only a guess. A picture is the best way to identify a spider. If it is an "ant eater", then, it will eat 'em! That is one enormous appetite for a spider! She may be getting ready to lay her eggs and is storing up protein for the event. Another guess! They will actually stop eatting just before entering into their molting process. Take care my friend!
@BobCsAll I know its a bold jumping spider. nearly identical to the ones in your video :) If she isn't a female then she is an immature male, i have figured this by her Palps, they are swollen like males are. I have a couple pictures of her on my facebook if you are interested and im gonna shoot a video of her next feeding possibly. I dumped the rest of her crickets in since they had died and when i came back home, they 4 crickets were sucked dry! on top of the 2 live ones she ate that day!
also, my names Adam :) and again, thanks for the advice! today i will be trying out the Ant Theory! my uncle says that the jumpers he sees alot by his work scurry around eating ants while he sits out on the bench and smokes during his breaks
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hi Adam, I will be waiting to see your spider vid! Does sound like a male from your description. Whatever sex it is, it's a PIG! LOL
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Sometimes the males enlarged bulbous palps don't develop until late in their juvenile/adult growth. Man, you've been busy catching spiders! My spider hunts are done unt5il Sping now as its cold with winter snow predicted by this Wed.
@BobCsAll I see. Yea, what can I say,? I enjoy the hunt :) haha plus, i got alot of free time and although its getting cold out, our patio and garage as well as our inside house plants are the warm, winter getaways for plenty of spiders to keep me entertained. haha. I am still trying to decide if i want to keep my zebra jumper or let it loose. (possibly even inside of the house)
@akirosette - Nice catch, sorry, I'm getting up there in age and sometimes things come out of my mouth that my brain didn't intend to say! I was too lazy to go back and retape it and hoped no one would notice the flub...but you caught it! I intended to say that "they can see into the ultrviolet spectrum that we can't see." Hey, give an old guy a break! I'll add a correction somehow. Take care, and you just wait til you get my age, it's a hoot...you'll find out someday!
Fascinating. I used to be a huge arachnophobic and I still am to an extent, but at the same time I have a strong desire to overcome my fear. So for a while now I'v'e been watching vids on youtube about spiders and their behaviors every now and then and I learn a bit more each time. The jumper is definitely and interesting species, almost makes me want to have one as a pet with how good they responded to you. On a second note the footage you get is amazing and I gotta give props to you for that.
@kyledoma - Hi Kyle, thanks for the kind words and I hope in time you'll get over your fears! Any idea what may have caused your fears in the first place or are you just like most people whom spiders just freak them out. Your feelings and fears of these arachnids is one shared but most the populace, but usually unfounded! Hang in there and beat it...who knows, maybe someday you'll hold a jumper in your hand, LOL!
I got bitten by one, near my nail rim. I had a little red bump there for a day. I'm not very knowledgeable about species, but was a yellow-and-black striped specimen, fairly big as far as jumping spiders go. After its attack I simply released to catch some mosquitoes. Gosh, I hate mosquitoes!
@MomoTheBellyDancer - Hi! I'm not sure what species of jumper bit you, but it is usually a rare occurance to be bit by a jumping spider in the USA. Your reaction to the bite is what most people would experience; something like a mesquito bite, unless you were allergic to the spider's venom, like some people are with a bee sting. I've been handling spiders since I was 9 years old and have only been bit once as a boy, and that was my fault not the spider's!
I think its cool how they acknowledge your presence by turning around and just staring at you. I'll spot a jumping spider around here, go up to it, and have a staring contest with it :)
@sixxgunxquota - Hey Alex, nice to hear from you..they are one of the most amazing an interactive spider that we can engage with! Totally agree with you. I bet you win the staring contest and they will get bored and look for something more interesting to do! LOL Have a great day in the beautiful upper state NY area!
@KrisztinaFilep - Yes, all spiders bite, but I would dare to say that these jumpers would not bite you even if handled. They bite to eat and you are much too large for a meal! LOL, so little chance of being bitten unless you happened to squeeze one or threaten it in some some. This question gets asked all the time!
poor guy lost a leg in the beginning of the show.. hey bob is this your job to study the jumping spider? i want to become an entomologist and i need some guidance from a mentor
@AnnoyingSquib - Hi, the mature male jumpes will have bulbous tipped pedipalps. That's the two appendages that look like little legs on either side of the mouth pieces. It sometimes looks like little boxing gloves on the tips..that is a male. The females have slender palbs with no bulbous ends. This is how the male transfers sperm to the female's genital area. That's the easiest, vs. looking under the spider for the geital areas and the epigynum found on the female.
Once my roomie and I found a small Bold Jumper in the basement of our apartment complex. We were afraid that someone would find him and kill him and we also didn't want to let him go. (It was the dead of winter and really stinking cold.) So we kept him in a large water bottle with a few good sticks and leaves fed him once a week on pinhead crickets and let him go in the spring. He was awesome! Hope "Roomate" is doing well!
I have a question, what kind of jumping spider is white and black, kind of marked like a zebra? I've been told its a zebra jumping spider but wanted to be sure before I oked that. I was just curious. Thanks
@shadowheart322 - My best guess would be the zebra spider, which is a bit smaller than the bold black jumping spider, and much easier to see & catch on the sides of homes and fences in early summer.
I found one in my house the other day and put him in a jar. So far he's downed a cricket that was twice his size and a wolf spider about one and a half times his size. How often do they need to eat tho?
@Rekcals25 - Hi Rekcal, I've never heard of a jumping spider attacking a wolf spider; are you sure this is a jumper? Was the wolf spider a spiderling? I know they will go after insects bigger than they are, so I don't doubt one could take down a small wolf spider! I've had a juvenile jumper attack a fly who flew into the air with the jumper still hanging on and biting! The fly eventually crash landed and the jumper had a huge feast! Thanks for the comment,
@vagspelunkin - Jumping spiders do not "balloon" travel (ride the wind on a web) as other web weaving spiderlings do. They just move around and walk to where they want to go, or jump to where to want to go.
Hey Bob, I just got a Phidippus audax and he's quite lovely.. the first I've ever seen in person. Black and white with metallic blue chelicerae. I'm also taking an Arachnology class this semester and I'm learning all I can about them. ^^ Love this vid!
Hey Bob, I just got a Phidippus audax and he's quite lovely.. the first I've ever seen in person. Black and white with metallic blue chelicerae. I'm also taking an Arachnology class this semester and I'm learning all I can about them. ^^ Love this vid!
@kiimuu - Hi Kiimuu, haven't heard from you in awhile! Nice, you have the one with the blue iridescent chelicera! They usually have the green, but the blue is very cool to find! Taking the Arachnology class should be an awesome experience with lots of goodt info to learn about. What year are you in your studies? I'm assuming that classes have started so have a great year, study hard and thanks for the kind comment!
@BloodyPainfulDeath - Why yes, Heather, I would say them make a cool pet, but their life span is not very long. Two-three years in captivity and muich less in the wild. But for to keep, care for and feed! Thanks for the comment and for watching,
@BobCsAll - Thanks for replying. I'm considering hunting one down. I see little zebra jumping spiders around from time to time, but I don't think I've ever seen orange- or white-spotted jumpers.
@BloodyPainfulDeath - They're tuff to spot/catch; they'll see you coming 15 feet away and zip into a crack before you see them! It takes patience to catch a jumper! First try to spot one on side of a sunlit wall. Once located, you'll need to stake out it's area and this may take a couple days unless your lucky! The trick is to try and sneak up on it b/4 it sees you. Freeze if it looks around. Use a twig or stick to distract it from the front as you bring up the jar from the rear to nap it!
@toothpickvideos - I have NEVER been bit by a jumping spider, and any other spider for that matter, since I was 9 yrs. old! They will only bite if hurt by you, squeezed in some way, and feel really threatened! They bite to sudue their food, and you and me are much too big for food! LOL You can handle them (North American) spiders with little concern of a bite. They just want to explore you as they are super curious spoiders with keen sight. Take care!
These are funny spiders, as they dont put any annoying nets in the way where you are, or where your stuff is. I hate that, and it's not aggresive if you put your finger near it, it just jumps away. At least in Sweden they do, but they are gray and white.
@ZonixZ59706090 - Hi "Zonix", no webs...that's one of the reasons we (my wife and I) don't mind letting these jumpers have run in the house. They keep the other annoying insects and spiders in check; no cobnwebs in my hosue! You might say they are great, "search and destroy" commandos! Thought as a serious gamer you might like that analogy! LOL... Thanks for the comment my Swedish freind! Ha en bra dag!
Well yes, web spiders do take care of annoying insects like flies, small bugs, other flying things etc. But, they also tend to make webs at the most unwanted places, at least in my opinion, like under a table, near a door, for instance I found a cross spider near our door making a web. Well, they are welcome for me as long as they are outside, at a place I wont be bothered having spiders. There are full of cross spiders near our field.
@Foxx6699 - Sorry my choice of Irish music does't fit your Dutch taste! I thought it was kinda fun myself, but everyone has their own taste in music...I have many different types of music I listen to and enjoy, including the new Trance genre. Hope you at least enjoyed the video! Take care,
@PheonixOfAshes - Cute is a strange word for a spider, but I'm in full agreement with you! You did the right thing...better for the jumper to observe your pen out of curiosity than to find itself swirling down your toilet! Besides, it will perform insect and web weaving spider patrol and maintainance! Thanks for the comment,
We some times have Jumping spiders in our green house during summer, I love watching them jump the gaps between tools in the greenhouse :) My favorite spider :)
@andypmz07 - Hi Andy, I think they are my favorite spider too, as they will actually interact with you with curiosity and awesome eyesight! Thanks for the comment.
Hello Bob the Spider Hunter, I totally enjoyed your 3 videos on the jumping spiders. I have always been afraid of spiders, but watching those spiders walking on your hand and arm has made me willing to take a look into the world of spiders. Where did you acquire all the knowledge about spiders?
@gail52p - Hi Gail, Well, I used to go out spider hunting with 5-6 friends when I was in 6th grade. We used to see who couild catch the most spiders in an hour! From there I picked it later after college and now the last five-six years as a hobby. I've been learning as I go! Thanks for the comment, and enjoy your new adventure in the wonderful world of God's little spiders! They really are fascinating critters.
Good video, I've hunted these and typically will bring one into my house as I leave the windows open and am opposed to insecticides.
I've watched one track a green botfly from the far side of the room to eliminate these nuisances. My wife had a phobia of all spiders until I enlightened her with one of these guys, now she will ask "Can you round up Peter (Spiderman reference) there's a fly bugging me" VOILA! solution usually within a few minutes
@JahaysusKahrist - Thanks for the comment it reminds me of what happened at my house with my "watchdog" or should I say "watchspider" my wife eventually came to appreciate too! Bob
I caught a Jumping spider about 2 weeks ago. I feed him cobweb spiders only. Does anyone know any tips to help him live or anything, do they like water? I also heard that they do good in captivity because they realize that your friendly and are helping them stay safe and plump. Is this true? Thanks.
@ColoradoAvalanche33 - Hi Dakota, where are you keeping the spider? In a jar, or other enclosure? Do you know what kind of jumper you have? They do get thirsty and should be misted with water once in awhile, however, most of their liquid intake comes thru eating. They can warm up to you, especially if they figure out you bring dinner! Try flies, you can catch them for free and the spider will be more than willing to eat them. Don't over feed! Plump is not healthy, just like with us!
@BobCsAll She is a Platycryptus undatus. She just made an egg sak in her sleeping bag. She is in a jar and everything looks good. I would feed her flies but idk how to catch them. Once all her babies hatch Im probably gonna let them go. But they are really that smart to start to like you? Thats cool!!
@ColoradoAvalanche33 - Hi Dakota, longer text directly on your channel. In short you'll need a glass jar to catch flies. The greenish blue flies are the quickest and smartest, harder to trick. Try the black ones. SLOWLY lower jar over the fly...don't think you can drop it fast, they are too quick for that, but they will useually stay put until the jar is almost over them b/4 they fly right into the jar! Look on walls & plants for them. Spiders won't "like" you, but can "anticipate" you.
P.S. But the one I took a picture of had a much fatter butt/abdomen area. Almost looked crab-like. It looked just like the ones in this video, only fatter.
@kadeywow - Hi, no they will not bite you unless you squeeze them or threatened them in some way; they will defend themselves! Mostly, they will just walk on you as another curious object to check out.
@jerichopasaoa - I can see how the name "hunter" might give you that thought. I'm more like a "bird watcher" who goes out to the fields in search of finding birds to look at. Maybe I should have called myself the "Spider Watcher!" LOL - But I would never harm a spider as I enjoy watching and learning aboout them.
I hate spiders, but I love jumping spiders. They are so intelligent and have so much personality. And they are (strangely) cute. They way they curiously move their head and examine their surroundings is weirdly endearing.
calcite13 1 week ago
thats a very nice jumping spider you have there....it would be a shame if anything where to.....happen to it....... SSsSsSssSS
stevenplol 1 month ago
I remember seeing a few of your videos of these spiders a while back, and was out in the garden today trimming and one jumped onto my hand and looked up at me, i just paused and smiled at him and then released him into a scrub area. Cutest arachnid ever
jameslinton50 1 month ago
@jameslinton50 - Hey James, I so glad you,had an up close mand personal encounter! Now you why I enjoy these little jumpers so much.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 month ago
I have a bold jumping spider and the only thing she eats are other tiny house spiders (smaller than her) I've put tiny fruit flies and she refuses to eat them, some times she stalks them and jumps on them but then lets go and walks away. is this normal? she does enjoy the tiny spiders a lot.she's small a milimeter or two (pedipalps have a yellow/green tint so I bet she's an infant as I read they turn white when they grow) what can I do?
Saisuk3 2 months ago
@Saisuk3 -Hi, don't worry about then eating, they will eat when hungry. They do not need to eat every day. If they are "playing" with their food, they are either not hungry, or being picky on what it wants to dine on! I don't know what kind of jumper you have, but I'm not sure of the palps turning from yellow/green to white. Usually their mouth pieces are blue or green, it it can vary with the specials and family. Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 2 months ago
@lennachdna - You ask a very good question! And let me say, I do not know the answer to that, other than most all jumping spiders have this "jerky" gait in their movements. Some actually jump more than they walk; taking short jumps or hops like they are skipping along. Maybe it's just like some humans have different kinds of walking "gaits" as well...no special reason, just something in the way they're wired. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine, and maybe even better!
Bob
BobCsAll 3 months ago
do you know what your spiders eat ?
used to have loads of spideys. then i think their food source went away (Semi-large passive aggressive ants). and the spiders went with them. trying to figure out what to do to get them back. is there a pray critter i could introduce into my backyard?
strawberryShaker420 3 months ago
@strawberryShaker420 - They like flys and tiny crickets, when adults; fruit flies as spiderlings. Don't know what you can do, other than catching a few from some where else (male & female) and letting them loose in your yard or on a sunny side wall of your home would help!
Bob
BobCsAll 3 months ago
Great vids, thanks!
We're lucky to have a few of these sharing our house with us. We feed them the occasional fly or mosquito and they seem to become more friendly the more we interact with them. They always turn and look up at me as I walk by, pedipalps going excitedly, seemingly hoping I've brought a treat. I think these cute little critters might be smarter than we give them credit for. :^)
Psycho0124 3 months ago
@Psycho0124 - Nice! I would tend to agree with you...they are very curious and I too would say very smart! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Bob
BobCsAll 3 months ago
I love how they react. Last year I saw one on my porch and I tapped the wood right behind it. It jumped away but when I did it again it turned and faced my hand like it was a great enemy. They are so smart and awesome at the same time. Long live the spider bros.
beerasaurus 4 months ago
@beerasaurus - They are a fun and curious spider! Hey I enjoyed watching the "duck" vid on your channel. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Bob
BobCsAll 4 months ago
Did he bite you at all and can you tell if ur annoying them to the point they want to bite you. I have one and I had her for along time but I haven't been able to push myself to hold her ._. Like I pick up cellar spiders but they dont bite XD Please reply Thx ^^
MetalHeadHeather 4 months ago
@MetalHeadHeather - Hi, no I have never been bitten by the Phidippus audax spider. They are very curious and if you have one they will actually enjoy walking around on your hand. Don't squeeze them and they won't bite! They will defend themselves if they are being hurt. They only live from 1-3 years (longer in captivity).
Take care!
Bob
BobCsAll 4 months ago
@BobCsAll Thanks alot! I will keep tryin haha xD
MetalHeadHeather 4 months ago
Hey Bob today I went out in the yard and I seen the green fanged jumping spider but what i loved most about it was when the sun hit it he turned bright green it was an amazing thing to see. How can i catch one to walk on my hand? thanks
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@Gooch586 - Well they are not that easy to catch as they can see you coming form 15-20 ft away and quickly slip ibto a crack or hole and avoid you. I have used a technique of distraction that works pretty well. With one hand I use a lond piece of grass or stick to get their attention then sneak in with my other hand to make the catch. Once captured you can release the spider on your hand and it will walk around on you with curiosity.
Bob
BobCsAll 4 months ago
great vid. we have one of those in our garden, it was evicted from the house and we found it living in the garden eating grasshoppers.
richieblck 5 months ago
I find a lot of these around my yard. I always take a picture, then let them go.
BloodyPaperclip 6 months ago
Jumping spiders are so cute, I love the colors and the fuzzy look on them. I try to catch one to live in my kitchen window every year to catch flies. They are so daring and fast. Thanks for a great video.
shooting4fun 6 months ago
great vid. very fascinating creatures. actually just found the spider in your video for the first time at my parents house. we have never seen this creature til yesterday. love your channel. looking forward to seeing more vids. Gods Blessings from Wisconsin
alumaman79 7 months ago
@alumaman79 - Thanks for watching and leaving such a kind comment! Loved the snapper on your current channel. Did you wash him off b/4 filming..he was really clean! I'm used to seeing them caked in smelly mud. LOL,
Take care and God bless you as well over there in Wisconsin. Have a great weekend.
Bob
BobCsAll 7 months ago
@BobCsAll hi Bob. no i did not wash the snapper off at all. surprisingly enough he/she was just sitting on top of a culvert over looking a small crick on a tractor lane. just sunning itself. first snapper i have seen in i bet ten years. on a side not a coworker and i found a freshly hatched baby snapper inside the foundry where we work. im thinking here in wisconsin it is a good year for snappers. God bless you and have a great weekend as well
alumaman79 7 months ago
I think jumping spiders are (well, most of them) cute. :)
WithoutAnyHope 8 months ago
@WithoutAnyHope - Thanks for leaving a comment - yah, they are kind of cute in their own way!
Bob
BobCsAll 7 months ago
eeww my boyfriend just found one of these nasty spiders in my house and put in a container my younger boys fed him a ear wig hes so gross i do not like spiders at all
shauna069 8 months ago
@shauna069 - I'm not surprized with your reaction, most people feel the same way you do about the spiders! Thanks for leaving a comment, and being brave enough to watch one of my videos! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 8 months ago
Aha. That is the spider that was n my apartment today. I can't handle spiders. The second I spot one I have an automatic freak out reaction and my adrenaline rushes. This one was on the wall above my 1 year old's head. ACK! I got my son out of the way and brought my cat over to investigate. I tried to get a picture and had to get kind of close. It jumped out from the wall (which I didn't know it could do!) and I dropped my phone... spiders and bugs are the scariest things ever (to me).
s4lj4y 8 months ago
@s4lj4y - Your comment cracks me up! Thanks for adding a fun and amuzing comment! Most people would have had the same reaction as you did!
Bob
BobCsAll 8 months ago
I never seen one of these until today. As a borderline arachnophobe I never thought I would say this....these guys are pretty damn awesome. They're also cute.
tstruss912 8 months ago
@tstruss912 - LOL, yep many people think of these jumpers as being "cute" and they certainly are so very curious and fun to watch as they explore.
Bob
BobCsAll 8 months ago
These guys are SO common this year. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. I try to catch lots of them! So far I have 3. And the storys that I have from either catching them or them getting LOST, then finding them are AWESOME. Their "morphes"(as I call them) can vary from black with pure white spots to black with white spots and bands to black "angry face" with a green "beard" under it. In short, beautiful spiders, love them so much!!
luigidaman908 8 months ago
@luigidaman908 - I have caught and bred some orange spotted females as well. Love that variety!
Bob
BobCsAll 8 months ago
@BobCsAll YOU HAVE TO TELL ME HOW TO BREED THEM^u^ I just caught two fairly large ones. About a centimeter but I dont think Ill ever find another that big unless I raised them. Oh yeah, wheres a good spot to look for cross orb weavers in the eastern USA? And how long do both these spiders live? The first(and only) orb weaver ive found was up behind a window with a big web at my school. And do the males have "boxing" gloves on their pedipalps?
luigidaman908 8 months ago
@luigidaman908 - Breeding of these guys can happen in a small enclosure, glass jar, etc. Sometimes the male becomes a meal instead of a stud! Check out my latest video, "Mating Jumping Spiders" (you can search this under, "bob the spider hunter". This is a vid of the Phidippus audax jumpers. Cross orbs can be found around homes in corners, barns, and fields around bushes. Yes, the males will have larger and if mature, more bulbous pedipalps. Thanks for the comment!
Bob
BobCsAll 7 months ago
@BobCsAll I have some more questions if you dont mind. How long do these specific spiders live? There all in the Eastern USA: Grass spiders, filmy dome spiders, common USA house spiders, Jumping spiders, cross orb weavers, orb weaver Arabesque spider, wolf spiders, and pirate and sac spiders, thank you. Are they seasonal or not?
luigidaman908 7 months ago
They looked so cute....... until 6:27 when the little suckers jumped at the camera i shit my pants
thismyfisher 9 months ago
@thismyfisher - Your comment cracks me up LOL!!! Thanks for watching and leaving your comment! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 8 months ago
I think I saw this species at my aunt's house this past memorial weekend. It was black with light green fangs or it had a light green head. But what I don't understand is that most info states that they are so small, but this guy was almost a little over an 1". I mean if it's bigger than a quarter that's pretty darn big and nowhere near 20mm.
yuukisama2001 9 months ago
@yuukisama2001 - That would be one BIG jumping spider! Where do you live? Jumpers caome in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, so one a bit larger is not unheard of, just not that common as far as my expereince has been. Too bad you didn't have a camera so we could identify it! Anyway, glad you had an opportunity to see it anyway! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 9 months ago
@BobCsAll I live in NJ. My aunt lives in NY. The area where my aunt lives is a good many miles from Long Island, NY. It's going towards Sunrise Highway. I wish I had a camera. But compared to what I have seen this guy I could tell was a little bigger than quarter. Well, his legs were long enough that they would hang off a quarter. But his body was relatively in size. Like your guys. I'd never seen one that large before. The guys I normally see are tiny to miniscule.
yuukisama2001 8 months ago
@yuukisama2001 Every spring to summer I'm finding them around my apt. Don't know where they're coming from. The largest I've seen could cover a dime. I saw one recently in my bathroom sink. He was about 1/4". Bigger than what I usually seen but smaller than the last one and definitely smaller compared to the major outdoor variety. I like them. While I don't mind handling to get them out of harms way, I'm a little skeptical of the larger ones. But from what I've heard no one's ever been bit.
yuukisama2001 8 months ago
i got a daring jumping spider,i feed it red fire ants and sometimes big black ants for her dinner,she crawls around my hand she jumps once in a while,her name is webster
ming is a female
XTheDarkJokerx 9 months ago
@XTheDarkJokerx - WOW, that's interesting, as most "daring" or bold jumping spiders will not go near or eat ants as they are too acidic for them (they don't taste good!). Are you sure you don't have an "ant mimicing" jumper who do like to eat ants! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 9 months ago
I woke up and found one of these on my shoulder. I've never been a big fan of spiders, but I'm pretty sure that incident re enforced my arachnophobia.
MaxCovington543 10 months ago
@MaxCovington543 - I can certainly understand how that would not have been a positive or pleasant experience for you or anyone else in dealing with a spider! To wake up to a spider on you would be startling at least and terrifying at worst! If it were me, I would be looking for something to catch it with; but then again, spiders don't upset me! LOL...Thanks for the comment, hope you encounter more "controled" spider experiences in the future! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 10 months ago
are these spiders communal? they seem to be doing fine together around each other of if they get the chance will they eat one another?
BiGWAGS11 11 months ago
@BiGWAGS11 - Hi Kyle, great question! They are "opportunists" not communal by nature. They will take each other out if hungry; the bigger usually gets the smaller one for lunch! It's really a "spider eat spider" world out there. The ones I filmed were just sporting with each other, but if you watch closely you'll notice the body posture of the smaller jumper is taking a "submissive posture" much like a dog might do. And then the smaller backs down and runs. If both are aggressive one could die.
BobCsAll 11 months ago
@drafness - Well, you are among the general populace that has the same fears! But the more you come to learn about spiders, the less fearful you become. And I agree, these jumpers are very curious and fascinating to watch and interact with; and are really kinda cute, at least for a spider! LOL! Thanks for the comment, and take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
omg the jumps are terrifying. ill admit theyre cute on camera but i am so afraid of spiders
lutiefloo 1 year ago
@lutiefloo - Thanks for leaving a comment; you are not unlike most people who hate or fear spiders! They can creep you out until you get know them better. I've been handling spiders since I was eight yrs old. Only been bit once, and that was my fault! Hey I watched your latest post not knowing what to expect and I'll have to admit - it cracked me up! Have a great day,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I was sitting here smiling :D
These spider are really great and cute.....I think they are like little hamsters with more legs :D
lilserena 1 year ago
@lilserena - Love that description "BB" makes me LOL! Haben sie ein guten tag!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Check out my video "funny spiders mating w/ music" I think you'd enjoy it :P
TheUndeadRomeo 1 year ago
@TheUndeadRomeo - That was neat Trey! Did you film that? I was talking with the guy who first recorded the male's courtship dance with the sound of the male's vibrating love song! He told me how he did it, and has since moved on to more sophisticated equipment to record their dance sounds. Thanks for sharing and take care! Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
They are cute. I normally can't watch spiders without my hair standing up I didn't with these. I would scream tho as soon as they jumped if I was holding them!
alritehamilton 1 year ago
@alritehamilton - Hi, and thanks for watching one of my videos and for leaving a cute comment! You too funny, watch but scream. Maybe after watching a few more you will not scream any more, just squirm! LOL. Take care, and I hope you will wqatch some more!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
They are the most adorable spiders I have ever seen. I've seen a couple in my backyard. They are so cute.
vissi87 1 year ago
I love jumping spiders. They have such personality.
86zebras 1 year ago
@86zebras - Hey, tahnks for the comment, they are a very fascinating spider to watch!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Its smile is so cute! I loved this video found it interesting and informative, would love to see more videos like this about.
jetski819 1 year ago
@jetski819 - Thanks for the comment and for watching one of my videos. If you liked this one, maybe you can check out, "jumping spiders, Girl Meets Boy!" Have a wonderful Christmas!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
that was awesome! do jumping spiders bite humans? have you ever been bitten by a jumping spider, Bob? Thanks for posting this!!
flavarella 1 year ago
@flavarella - I have never been bit by a jumping spider and I handle them all the time! We are much to large for a meal, and that is the main reason they will bite. Self defense if hurt or squeezed might get you a bite, but it doesn't amount to much unless you're allergic to the venom (like some are to a bee sting). I've been handing spiders since I was 8 yrs old, and have only been bit once as a kid, and that was my fault! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
i just found one out back, amazing creatures! But very creepy!
FloridianHorseGirl97 1 year ago
@FloridianHorseGirl97 - Hi Lauren; I can see you love horses like I love spiders! My pets are easier to kep and care for! LOL Creepy only to the eye of the beholder, but yes, most people would say that about a spider. Thanks for watching a vid and leaving a comment...happy trails to you!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
you sir, are officially my hero :)
i just got into spiders and have been actively hunting spiders whenever i get a chance :)
Oreo is a jumping spider whom I believe to be a female and I have held onto her
as her species is my favorite of all the spiders. She has a greenish iridescent glow to most of her body in the sun and she is quite the hungry hunter :)
She eats more often then id expect her too but its easy to get food for her, i feed her crickets and other spiders(sometimes)
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hi, try feeding your spider an ant. From your description I am guessing you might have an "ant eating" jumper and only a couple spiders will eat ants...I think they must taste bad! Thanks for the comment.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll :) thanks ill throw an ant or two in her living space and see how she likes them, im glad to get a response :D she has eaten 7 medium sized crickets in the last 3 days alone so i am rather curious as to why she is eating so much. However if the ant idea is right then perhaps it is simply cuz she is used to eating smaller meals. Part of me thought she might be eating so much because she might shed soon but im not that smart when it comes to these spiders as i am new to the subject :)
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hey "smokey" you raise some good questions! And my guess as to what you have there, is that, only a guess. A picture is the best way to identify a spider. If it is an "ant eater", then, it will eat 'em! That is one enormous appetite for a spider! She may be getting ready to lay her eggs and is storing up protein for the event. Another guess! They will actually stop eatting just before entering into their molting process. Take care my friend!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll I know its a bold jumping spider. nearly identical to the ones in your video :) If she isn't a female then she is an immature male, i have figured this by her Palps, they are swollen like males are. I have a couple pictures of her on my facebook if you are interested and im gonna shoot a video of her next feeding possibly. I dumped the rest of her crickets in since they had died and when i came back home, they 4 crickets were sucked dry! on top of the 2 live ones she ate that day!
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
@Smokeyandthehoodlum they AREN'T swollen haha spelling error.
also, my names Adam :) and again, thanks for the advice! today i will be trying out the Ant Theory! my uncle says that the jumpers he sees alot by his work scurry around eating ants while he sits out on the bench and smokes during his breaks
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Hi Adam, I will be waiting to see your spider vid! Does sound like a male from your description. Whatever sex it is, it's a PIG! LOL
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll i thought males had swollen palps and females had smaller ones? mine doesn't have swollen palps like a male would.
and I agree! quite a pig! haha :)
Iwent looking for another jumper and I managed to find a zebra striped one! he is alot smaller but quite jumpy!
I also caught a ant-mimic spider the same hunt as well as 2 brown crab spiders!
I kept the zebra and released the antmimic and the crab spiders.
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
@Smokeyandthehoodlum - Sometimes the males enlarged bulbous palps don't develop until late in their juvenile/adult growth. Man, you've been busy catching spiders! My spider hunts are done unt5il Sping now as its cold with winter snow predicted by this Wed.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll I see. Yea, what can I say,? I enjoy the hunt :) haha plus, i got alot of free time and although its getting cold out, our patio and garage as well as our inside house plants are the warm, winter getaways for plenty of spiders to keep me entertained. haha. I am still trying to decide if i want to keep my zebra jumper or let it loose. (possibly even inside of the house)
Smokeyandthehoodlum 1 year ago
>>infra red area of ultra violet lights
holy shit you have no idea what you are talking about.
akirosette 1 year ago
@akirosette - Nice catch, sorry, I'm getting up there in age and sometimes things come out of my mouth that my brain didn't intend to say! I was too lazy to go back and retape it and hoped no one would notice the flub...but you caught it! I intended to say that "they can see into the ultrviolet spectrum that we can't see." Hey, give an old guy a break! I'll add a correction somehow. Take care, and you just wait til you get my age, it's a hoot...you'll find out someday!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Fascinating. I used to be a huge arachnophobic and I still am to an extent, but at the same time I have a strong desire to overcome my fear. So for a while now I'v'e been watching vids on youtube about spiders and their behaviors every now and then and I learn a bit more each time. The jumper is definitely and interesting species, almost makes me want to have one as a pet with how good they responded to you. On a second note the footage you get is amazing and I gotta give props to you for that.
kyledoma 1 year ago
@kyledoma - Hi Kyle, thanks for the kind words and I hope in time you'll get over your fears! Any idea what may have caused your fears in the first place or are you just like most people whom spiders just freak them out. Your feelings and fears of these arachnids is one shared but most the populace, but usually unfounded! Hang in there and beat it...who knows, maybe someday you'll hold a jumper in your hand, LOL!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
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marcin12566 1 year ago
@marcin12566 - Hey thanks for greeeeeaaattt comment! I really appreciate it, take care. Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@KrisztinaFilep
"Do they bite ppl?"
I got bitten by one, near my nail rim. I had a little red bump there for a day. I'm not very knowledgeable about species, but was a yellow-and-black striped specimen, fairly big as far as jumping spiders go. After its attack I simply released to catch some mosquitoes. Gosh, I hate mosquitoes!
MomoTheBellyDancer 1 year ago
@MomoTheBellyDancer - Hi! I'm not sure what species of jumper bit you, but it is usually a rare occurance to be bit by a jumping spider in the USA. Your reaction to the bite is what most people would experience; something like a mesquito bite, unless you were allergic to the spider's venom, like some people are with a bee sting. I've been handling spiders since I was 9 years old and have only been bit once as a boy, and that was my fault not the spider's!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I think its cool how they acknowledge your presence by turning around and just staring at you. I'll spot a jumping spider around here, go up to it, and have a staring contest with it :)
sixxgunxquota 1 year ago
@sixxgunxquota - Hey Alex, nice to hear from you..they are one of the most amazing an interactive spider that we can engage with! Totally agree with you. I bet you win the staring contest and they will get bored and look for something more interesting to do! LOL Have a great day in the beautiful upper state NY area!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@KrisztinaFilep - Yes, all spiders bite, but I would dare to say that these jumpers would not bite you even if handled. They bite to eat and you are much too large for a meal! LOL, so little chance of being bitten unless you happened to squeeze one or threaten it in some some. This question gets asked all the time!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
jumping spiders are the BEST........
boneless16 1 year ago
@boneless16 - I humblly would agree with you!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
poor guy lost a leg in the beginning of the show.. hey bob is this your job to study the jumping spider? i want to become an entomologist and i need some guidance from a mentor
SpeedFreakMRDJ 1 year ago
poor guy lost a leg
SpeedFreakMRDJ 1 year ago
How do you tell the difference between male and female jumping spiders? Do males have smaller abdomens like Tarantulas?
AnnoyingSquib 1 year ago
@AnnoyingSquib - Hi, the mature male jumpes will have bulbous tipped pedipalps. That's the two appendages that look like little legs on either side of the mouth pieces. It sometimes looks like little boxing gloves on the tips..that is a male. The females have slender palbs with no bulbous ends. This is how the male transfers sperm to the female's genital area. That's the easiest, vs. looking under the spider for the geital areas and the epigynum found on the female.
Take care! Bob
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Once my roomie and I found a small Bold Jumper in the basement of our apartment complex. We were afraid that someone would find him and kill him and we also didn't want to let him go. (It was the dead of winter and really stinking cold.) So we kept him in a large water bottle with a few good sticks and leaves fed him once a week on pinhead crickets and let him go in the spring. He was awesome! Hope "Roomate" is doing well!
AnnoyingSquib 1 year ago
@AnnoyingSquib - I'm sure the bold jumper appreciated the handouts and great care you gave!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
wow their fangs are big compared to their full body size!
majas7 1 year ago
@majas7 - Yes, they have some pretty significant fangs that are usually kept tucked away until needed.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
so jumping spiders can be pets?
jessica56786789 1 year ago
@jessica56786789 - Yes, that is correct! However, I prefer to observe them, film them and then release them back into the wild.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I have a question, what kind of jumping spider is white and black, kind of marked like a zebra? I've been told its a zebra jumping spider but wanted to be sure before I oked that. I was just curious. Thanks
shadowheart322 1 year ago
@shadowheart322 - My best guess would be the zebra spider, which is a bit smaller than the bold black jumping spider, and much easier to see & catch on the sides of homes and fences in early summer.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I found one in my house the other day and put him in a jar. So far he's downed a cricket that was twice his size and a wolf spider about one and a half times his size. How often do they need to eat tho?
Rekcals25 1 year ago
@Rekcals25 - Hi Rekcal, I've never heard of a jumping spider attacking a wolf spider; are you sure this is a jumper? Was the wolf spider a spiderling? I know they will go after insects bigger than they are, so I don't doubt one could take down a small wolf spider! I've had a juvenile jumper attack a fly who flew into the air with the jumper still hanging on and biting! The fly eventually crash landed and the jumper had a huge feast! Thanks for the comment,
Bob
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
how to catch them are them in singapore
xfatguy1 1 year ago
@xfatguy1 - You have more aggressive jumpers in Asia than here in the USA. They are very hard to catch!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll thanks for u reply
xfatguy1 1 year ago
@BobC'sAll
They don't use webs to feed like normal spiders , but don't they use webbing to Bunjie on windy days & sometimes a spiders version of FLY fishing ??
vagspelunkin 1 year ago
@vagspelunkin - Jumping spiders do not "balloon" travel (ride the wind on a web) as other web weaving spiderlings do. They just move around and walk to where they want to go, or jump to where to want to go.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Love the jumping spider. Great video. Thanks! Thumbs up!
yidco 1 year ago
@yidco - Hi Jason, thanks for watching and for the comment!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
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Hey Bob, I just got a Phidippus audax and he's quite lovely.. the first I've ever seen in person. Black and white with metallic blue chelicerae. I'm also taking an Arachnology class this semester and I'm learning all I can about them. ^^ Love this vid!
kiimuu 1 year ago
Hey Bob, I just got a Phidippus audax and he's quite lovely.. the first I've ever seen in person. Black and white with metallic blue chelicerae. I'm also taking an Arachnology class this semester and I'm learning all I can about them. ^^ Love this vid!
kiimuu 1 year ago
@kiimuu - Hi Kiimuu, haven't heard from you in awhile! Nice, you have the one with the blue iridescent chelicera! They usually have the green, but the blue is very cool to find! Taking the Arachnology class should be an awesome experience with lots of goodt info to learn about. What year are you in your studies? I'm assuming that classes have started so have a great year, study hard and thanks for the kind comment!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Would you say jumping spiders make good pets? They look pretty docile.
BloodyPainfulDeath 1 year ago
@BloodyPainfulDeath - Why yes, Heather, I would say them make a cool pet, but their life span is not very long. Two-three years in captivity and muich less in the wild. But for to keep, care for and feed! Thanks for the comment and for watching,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll - Thanks for replying. I'm considering hunting one down. I see little zebra jumping spiders around from time to time, but I don't think I've ever seen orange- or white-spotted jumpers.
BloodyPainfulDeath 1 year ago
@BloodyPainfulDeath - They're tuff to spot/catch; they'll see you coming 15 feet away and zip into a crack before you see them! It takes patience to catch a jumper! First try to spot one on side of a sunlit wall. Once located, you'll need to stake out it's area and this may take a couple days unless your lucky! The trick is to try and sneak up on it b/4 it sees you. Freeze if it looks around. Use a twig or stick to distract it from the front as you bring up the jar from the rear to nap it!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll - Thanks for the advice. ^_^ I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I go hunting.
BloodyPainfulDeath 1 year ago
Dude, you're insane letting them crawl all over you hand!
What if one like bit you, is it harmful?
Also I had one a long time ago: I named it Toby lol.
toothpickvideos 1 year ago
@toothpickvideos - I have NEVER been bit by a jumping spider, and any other spider for that matter, since I was 9 yrs. old! They will only bite if hurt by you, squeezed in some way, and feel really threatened! They bite to sudue their food, and you and me are much too big for food! LOL You can handle them (North American) spiders with little concern of a bite. They just want to explore you as they are super curious spoiders with keen sight. Take care!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
hey why the spider has no one lfeet
TheBmdmax 1 year ago
@TheBmdmax - WOW! You are super observant..I never saw that! Either a fluck in nature or lose in a battle maybe?
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@TheBmdmax - WOW! You are very observant!!! I never caught that. My guess is either a fluke in nature (disformity) or lost in a battle?
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
These are funny spiders, as they dont put any annoying nets in the way where you are, or where your stuff is. I hate that, and it's not aggresive if you put your finger near it, it just jumps away. At least in Sweden they do, but they are gray and white.
ZonixZ59706090 1 year ago
@ZonixZ59706090 - Hi "Zonix", no webs...that's one of the reasons we (my wife and I) don't mind letting these jumpers have run in the house. They keep the other annoying insects and spiders in check; no cobnwebs in my hosue! You might say they are great, "search and destroy" commandos! Thought as a serious gamer you might like that analogy! LOL... Thanks for the comment my Swedish freind! Ha en bra dag!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@BobCsAll
So your Swedish too :O
Well yes, web spiders do take care of annoying insects like flies, small bugs, other flying things etc. But, they also tend to make webs at the most unwanted places, at least in my opinion, like under a table, near a door, for instance I found a cross spider near our door making a web. Well, they are welcome for me as long as they are outside, at a place I wont be bothered having spiders. There are full of cross spiders near our field.
Ha en bra dag du med!
ZonixZ59706090 1 year ago
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@BobCsAll why is the spider has no one leg
TheBmdmax 1 year ago
Quite brave little spiders! :)
zEl1te45z 1 year ago
@zEl1te45z - Yes, they are, and not afraid of me!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Mine died :(
DrichAldrich 1 year ago
@DrichAldrich - So sorry to learn that your jumper died... :(
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@DrichAldrich what should i keep mine in for a day, and will they eat dead flies? i just want to show some1 and they wont get home till later.
loddyfreik123 1 year ago
@loddyfreik123 - Jumpers like "live" food to stalk and capture, very rarly will they go after a dead fly.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
What an awfull music..
Foxx6699 1 year ago
@Foxx6699 - Sorry my choice of Irish music does't fit your Dutch taste! I thought it was kinda fun myself, but everyone has their own taste in music...I have many different types of music I listen to and enjoy, including the new Trance genre. Hope you at least enjoyed the video! Take care,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I can't believe I'm saying this.... Those jumping spiders are actually pretty cute.
Just a few minutes ago I caught one, I was gonna flush it down the toilet but I let it out in my room since they aren't dangerous.
Even now as I'm typing the spider is checking out my pen. That's so cute. :)
PheonixOfAshes 1 year ago
@PheonixOfAshes - Cute is a strange word for a spider, but I'm in full agreement with you! You did the right thing...better for the jumper to observe your pen out of curiosity than to find itself swirling down your toilet! Besides, it will perform insect and web weaving spider patrol and maintainance! Thanks for the comment,
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@PheonixOfAshes
Too bad you don't have a lazer pen. They love chasing the red light around.
marinesnip 1 year ago
@marinesnip - Actually, I have done this b/4...quite amusing!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
We some times have Jumping spiders in our green house during summer, I love watching them jump the gaps between tools in the greenhouse :) My favorite spider :)
andypmz07 1 year ago
@andypmz07 - Hi Andy, I think they are my favorite spider too, as they will actually interact with you with curiosity and awesome eyesight! Thanks for the comment.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Love the cookie monster spider. made me giggle. lol
GarfieldLifeStyle 1 year ago
@GarfieldLifeStyle - Hey, thanks for the comment; they make me laugh too!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Hello Bob the Spider Hunter, I totally enjoyed your 3 videos on the jumping spiders. I have always been afraid of spiders, but watching those spiders walking on your hand and arm has made me willing to take a look into the world of spiders. Where did you acquire all the knowledge about spiders?
gail52p 1 year ago
@gail52p - Hi Gail, Well, I used to go out spider hunting with 5-6 friends when I was in 6th grade. We used to see who couild catch the most spiders in an hour! From there I picked it later after college and now the last five-six years as a hobby. I've been learning as I go! Thanks for the comment, and enjoy your new adventure in the wonderful world of God's little spiders! They really are fascinating critters.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Good video, I've hunted these and typically will bring one into my house as I leave the windows open and am opposed to insecticides.
I've watched one track a green botfly from the far side of the room to eliminate these nuisances. My wife had a phobia of all spiders until I enlightened her with one of these guys, now she will ask "Can you round up Peter (Spiderman reference) there's a fly bugging me" VOILA! solution usually within a few minutes
JahaysusKahrist 1 year ago
@JahaysusKahrist - Thanks for the comment it reminds me of what happened at my house with my "watchdog" or should I say "watchspider" my wife eventually came to appreciate too! Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
I caught a Jumping spider about 2 weeks ago. I feed him cobweb spiders only. Does anyone know any tips to help him live or anything, do they like water? I also heard that they do good in captivity because they realize that your friendly and are helping them stay safe and plump. Is this true? Thanks.
ColoradoAvalanche33 1 year ago
@ColoradoAvalanche33 - Hi Dakota, where are you keeping the spider? In a jar, or other enclosure? Do you know what kind of jumper you have? They do get thirsty and should be misted with water once in awhile, however, most of their liquid intake comes thru eating. They can warm up to you, especially if they figure out you bring dinner! Try flies, you can catch them for free and the spider will be more than willing to eat them. Don't over feed! Plump is not healthy, just like with us!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
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@BobCsAll She is a Platycryptus undatus. She just made an egg sak in her sleeping bag. She is in a jar and everything looks good. I would feed her flies but idk how to catch them. Once all her babies hatch Im probably gonna let them go. But they are really that smart to start to like you? Thats cool!!
ColoradoAvalanche33 1 year ago
@ColoradoAvalanche33 - Hi Dakota, longer text directly on your channel. In short you'll need a glass jar to catch flies. The greenish blue flies are the quickest and smartest, harder to trick. Try the black ones. SLOWLY lower jar over the fly...don't think you can drop it fast, they are too quick for that, but they will useually stay put until the jar is almost over them b/4 they fly right into the jar! Look on walls & plants for them. Spiders won't "like" you, but can "anticipate" you.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
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ColoradoAvalanche33 1 year ago
I saw one of these jumping spiders at my house and took a picture of it. Cool spider.
MrHossCartwright 1 year ago
P.S. But the one I took a picture of had a much fatter butt/abdomen area. Almost looked crab-like. It looked just like the ones in this video, only fatter.
MrHossCartwright 1 year ago
@MrHossCartwright - It's possible you saw a female full of eggs! Thanks for visiting my spider video! Have a great weekend on the ranch!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
@MrHossCartwright - Nice! They are a fun spider, and will sometimes pose for you or if you get too close, they just love jumping on the camera lens!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
Can/Do they bite humans?
I'd love to have them on my hands but I'm always scared they'd bite O.o
kadeywow 1 year ago
@kadeywow - Hi, no they will not bite you unless you squeeze them or threatened them in some way; they will defend themselves! Mostly, they will just walk on you as another curious object to check out.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
realy well that's great to know
jerichopasaoa 1 year ago
i thought the spider hunter is the meaning of killing spiders but i didn't know i just have the feelings for spiders because i like spiders
jerichopasaoa 1 year ago
@jerichopasaoa - I can see how the name "hunter" might give you that thought. I'm more like a "bird watcher" who goes out to the fields in search of finding birds to look at. Maybe I should have called myself the "Spider Watcher!" LOL - But I would never harm a spider as I enjoy watching and learning aboout them.
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
oh so you don't kill spiders ok
jerichopasaoa 1 year ago
@jerichopasaoa - That would be correct. Where did you get the idea that I kill spiders? Was it something I said?
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago
are you killing spiders
jerichopasaoa 1 year ago
@jerichopasaoa - Not sure what you mean by this, I don't kill any spiders, but I sure don't waste any time taking the air out of a mosquito!
Bob
BobCsAll 1 year ago