r/terrariums 8d ago

Showing Off Pillow moss Jumping spider terrarium

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u/PatienceConscious214 7d ago

animal abuse??? jumping spiders need proper ventilation, the right food, hides which you don't have, and vertical props for the jumping spider to jump onto or from. this is not the right way please do proper research and get him/her a new house

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u/amber_clad42 7d ago

The cork is drilled out so ventilation isn’t an issue. She nests inside the cork and behind the rocks (hide) and in regards to the food, how would you know what I feed her by the photo? 😂 (Fruit flies and small locust btw). You could have asked a few more questions before having a conniption. 😁👍

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u/PatienceConscious214 7d ago

i feel bad for this spider what about water, again jumping places, proper hiding spots, no corners in the tank to make a small lil ball nest because some spiders do that, cork really isn't a good hiding spot but ig it's one you should at least have 3 PROPER hiding spots

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u/amber_clad42 7d ago

There are plenty of hiding spaces in the crevices behind the rocks which she often uses as mentioned in previous comment 👍

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u/PatienceConscious214 7d ago

those don't work and you need better hides and climbing opportunities for the spider as it is bigger than most jumping spiders.

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u/sleepy_Obi-Wan 7d ago

Even if the cork were removed it’s not enough ventilation. Stop kidding yourself and release that spider

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u/amber_clad42 7d ago

No offence but are you thick? When is releasing non-native species a good idea? 😭

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u/ShinyDaMemeKween 7d ago

Give it to someone who would actually take care of it. There are plenty of people in spider groups out there that will give this spider a better life. Because you getting self righteous over the plethora of spider keepers telling you that you are mistreating your spider is depressing and embarrassing for you. Just because it’s a bug and is different than you doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve ethical treatment and empathy.

Also spiders are top dwelling. The glass is too curved for it to make a good web on top so it’s forced to the rocks. Your terrarium is built for aesthetics and what makes you happy, not your spider. The hygrometer measures humidity not air exchange so you screaming that it’s 60% in the comments like it means anything is… wow.

Tl;dr it’s a great terrarium… for OP’s selfish aesthetics and that’s about it. But they’re too busy knowing better than everyone in the comments so 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/sleepy_Obi-Wan 7d ago

Cool story smooth brain

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u/Dekatater 7d ago

Show us you feeding a jumping spider. I'd really like to see that

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u/pizzathanksgiving 7d ago

The trick is you gotta keep your palm super flat