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BlogJumping Spider Communication and Companionship

Exploring the Fascinating World of Jumping Spiders and Their Unique Communication

Jumping spiders communicate using visual displays, body movements, and vibrations. They use courtship dances and color patterns to attract mates, and vibrations to interact with others. When threat...

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Endangered Reptiles in Florida: Protecting the Sunshine State’s Unique Reptilian Wildlife

Florida’s endangered reptiles, like the Kemp Ridley Sea Turtle and American Crocodile, face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. Learn more about how conservation efforts ...

Care sheetsVeiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) Care Sheet

Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) Care Sheet

A comprehensive care guide for veiled chameleons covering enclosure setup, diet, hydration, shedding, and female-specific care, including lay bin requirements.

Care sheetsPhiddipus Audax Bryantae Care Sheet

Complete Care Guide for Phidippus audax bryantae (Bold Jumping Spider Subspecies)

This care guide covers everything you need to know about Phidippus audax bryantae, including enclosure setup, diet, temperature, humidity, behavior, molting, and breeding.

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Florida's Regal Jumpers: An Evolutionary Survey of Phidippus regius

This article explores the evolutionary history of Phidippus regius, the regal jumping spider, tracing its origins from ancient arachnids of Pangaea to its modern form in North America. Highlighting...

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Florida Mantidae Diversity: A Survey of Praying Mantises in Florida

Family Mantoididae Mantoida maya (Little Yucatan mantid): Native species known for its diminutive size. Family Mantidae Brunneria borealis (Brunner’s mantid): A native mantid identified by Scu...

BlogJumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List

Jumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List

Jumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List Family Salticidae Genus Admenstina  Admestina archboldi Admestina tibialis Genus Anasaitis Anasaitis canosa Genus Attidops Attidops c...

Care sheetsRegal Jumping Spider Care Sheet

Regal Jumping Spider Care Sheet

Regal Jumping Spider Care Sheet Introduction Regal Jumping Spiders (Phidippus regius) are captivating and relatively low-maintenance arachnids, popular among hobbyists for their vivid colors, curio...

BlogThe Regal Jumping Spider: A Guide to Its Dietary Needs

The Regal Jumping Spider: A Guide to Its Dietary Needs

Regal jumping spiders (Phidippus regius) are captivating arachnids known for their striking appearance and fascinating behaviors. As with any living creature, understanding their dietary requiremen...

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Jumping Spiders: Winter Survival Innovations

Jumping Spiders: Masters of Winter Survival Through Silk Innovation and Natural Antifreeze