The giant jumping spider is a member of the family of jumping spiders. It is the largest known jumping spider in the world, making it very popular among hobbyists and breeders.
Hyllus giganteus
Size: 1.8–2.5 cm (0.71–0.98 in)
Color: They have a black band on their head and have two white stripes running down their body.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered with setae.
The eggs are laid inside a sac by the female.
Spiderlings stay close to their mother initially until they are mature enough to survive independently.
Like all other jumping spiders, they do not produce a lot of webbing. They mostly use single silk threads to attach themselves to a surface while pouncing on prey, allowing the spider to reel themselves back if they miss.
Their poison is only effective in paralyzing insects and isn’t capable of doing serious harm to humans.
Giant Jumping Spider
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | Sumatra to Australia |
| Habitat | Tropical forests |
| Diet | Insects, other spiders |
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The giant jumping spider is a member of the family of jumping spiders. It is the largest known jumping spider in the world, making it very popular among hobbyists and breeders.
Hyllus giganteus
Size: 1.8–2.5 cm (0.71–0.98 in)
Color: They have a black band on their head and have two white stripes running down their body.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered with setae.
The eggs are laid inside a sac by the female.
Spiderlings stay close to their mother initially until they are mature enough to survive independently.
Like all other jumping spiders, they do not produce a lot of webbing. They mostly use single silk threads to attach themselves to a surface while pouncing on prey, allowing the spider to reel themselves back if they miss.
Their poison is only effective in paralyzing insects and isn’t capable of doing serious harm to humans.
Giant Jumping Spider
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Distribution | Sumatra to Australia |
| Habitat | Tropical forests |
| Diet | Insects, other spiders |
Image Source: reddit.com, static.wixstatic.com
