{"product_id":"micro-pets-101-alberto-robles-9798182820547","title":"Micro Pets 101: Jumping Spiders","description":"\u003cp\u003eJumping spiders are not novelty toys. They are small, highly visual hunters whose welfare depends on species-aware care, a secure habitat, safe live prey, protected molts, and understanding the exact spider you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicro Pets 101: Jumping Spiders is a practical beginner's guide for first-time keepers of commonly kept Phidippus species. It teaches you how to choose a spider responsibly, create a secure arboreal enclosure, manage hydration and environmental conditions without relying on one-size-fits-all formulas, feed live prey safely, and recognize the vulnerable premolt and molting periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Understand jumping-spider biology that directly affects care, including vision, hunting behavior, silk retreats, life stages, and molting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Choose a beginner-friendly spider using species, locality, life stage, temperament, health, and captive-bred origin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Build a secure, well-ventilated enclosure with useful vertical space, climbing surfaces, and safe anchor points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Protect upper silk hammocks with enclosure access that minimizes disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Manage temperature, humidity, hydration, airflow, and lighting as species-specific decisions rather than fixed universal numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Select appropriately sized live feeder insects and avoid dangerous or contaminated prey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recognize premolt behavior and remove live prey before the spider becomes vulnerable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Protect the spider through premolt, molt, and postmolt recovery without disturbing its retreat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Read normal behavior, stress signals, appetite changes, and other health clues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Treat handling as optional and use low-stress methods when interaction is appropriate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Prevent escapes, falls, household hazards, and unsafe interactions with other pets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recognize health red flags and know when an exotic veterinarian should be consulted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Use quarantine, observation logs, and routine maintenance without constantly disrupting the enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Complete a species-research worksheet and follow a practical first-30-days keeper plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Source captive-bred spiders responsibly and never release captive or non-native spiders into the wild\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for first-time jumping-spider keepers, prospective owners deciding whether the hobby is right for them, and exotic-pet enthusiasts who want structured, responsible care without generic formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the spider you actually have-not a generic jumping-spider care sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alberto Robles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798182820547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alberto Robles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Alberto Robles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50780308635903,"sku":"9798182820547","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/micro-pets-101-alberto-robles-9798182820547","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}