Phidippus octopunctatus Teddy Bear Spiderling

Description

Now offering Phidippus octopunctatus Teddy Bear Jumping Spider spiderlings. These are captive-bred by us.

These natives are one of the largest species in the United States and Mexico. Some of those who study spiders claim these are larger than regals but scientists measure spiders in terms of body length rather than leg span, like hobbyists do.

These are young, 4th instar spiderlings. They were born on Halloween, 2025, and are currently feeding on D. melanogaster fruit flies! (we have another up and coming clutch that was born from a diff mother on 11/20/25)

We cannot sex them as they haven’t taken on their sexual colorations or characters yet. Limit 3 per person due to low inventory.

Main photo on page is of a normal coloration adult female. The last two images in the gallery (of four images) are of 3rd instar P. octopuncatus spiderlings. Adult males are not currently pictured but I’ll dig through my phone to find one and post it later. Males are one of the most strikingly colored jumping spiders in the United States with bluish gray and black bodies. The sexual dimorphism in this species is just amazing!

Some food and caging products are listed below. As jumping spiders go, our customers report more frequent instances of mismolting with this species. It is our belief that this species tends to live under debris on the ground more commonly than on vegetation (personal observation of the species in nature). We are currently testing some more terrestrial set ups for them vs arboreal types. (We also have some that were born on 11/15 that will be ready in mid-Jan 2026.)

Be sure to read our Jumping Spider Care Sheet which covers everything from purchasing, to unboxing to care through the life cycle.

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