Captive Bred Desert Red Jumping Spiders, Phidippus ardens | Wholesale Only
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A vivid red abdomen against a dark, densely haired body makes the Desert Red Jumping Spider an eye-catching addition to a pet store’s invertebrate selection. California Vivarium Supply offers captive bred Desert Red Jumping Spiders (Phidippus ardens) in wholesale quantities for qualified pet stores and resellers. Choose from 6-count, 12-count, and 20-count lots to suit your inventory needs.
The name ardens comes from Latin words associated with burning or glowing—a fitting reference to this species’ red coloration. Adult females commonly display a dark stripe through the red abdomen, while males generally have a more uniformly red upper abdomen. Color and markings develop with maturity and vary between individuals.
A Western Species with a Broad Homeland
Despite its common name, the Desert Red Jumping Spider occupies more than low desert. Its native range stretches across western North America, from the western edge of the Great Plains to Washington and south into northwestern Mexico. Recorded habitats include grassland, shrubs, mesquite, and creosote, at elevations from approximately 1,500 to 8,200 feet.
Within the southwestern portion of that range, creosote scrub is a particularly distinctive landscape. These drought-adapted shrubs have resin-coated leaves that limit moisture loss and produce a recognizable fragrance after rain. Some creosote colonies persist for thousands of years. Such vegetation forms part of the living structure of the desert, rather than the empty sand landscape the word “desert” often suggests.
For retailers developing a selection of western species, Western Red Back Jumping Spiders (Phidippus johnsoni) is similar,but has a richer red and deeper black coloration. . Presenting each species under its full name helps customers distinguish spiders that share red coloration.
Species Details at a Glance
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Common name: Desert Red Jumping Spider
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Scientific name: Phidippus ardens
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Classification: True spider; family Salticidae
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Stock: Captive bred
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Native origin: Western United States and northwestern Mexico
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Adult male body length: Approximately 8–13 mm
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Adult female body length: Approximately 11.5–15 mm
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Activity: Primarily daytime; active visual hunter
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Food: Appropriately sized live insects
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Wholesale options: 6-count, 12-count, and 20-count lots
Adult measurements exclude the legs and describe mature spiders, not the size of the stock currently offered.
More Than a Colorful Display Animal
Jumping spiders use their large forward-facing eyes to locate and track prey. Watching one turn toward movement, approach an insect, and judge a jump gives customers an opportunity to observe hunting behavior at close range. They also use silk for safety lines and sheltered retreats.
House spiders individually in secure, ventilated enclosures with climbing surfaces and protected places to establish retreats. Provide drinking droplets and feeders appropriate to each spider’s size. Position displays away from direct sunlight, which can quickly overheat small containers.
Stores expanding beyond a single jumping spider species can also consider Captive Bred Dream Jumping Spiders (Phidippus morpheus). Separate species listings give customers a clearer view of the variety available within the genus.
Order captive bred Desert Red Jumping Spiders wholesale from California Vivarium Supply to add a striking western species to your store’s live invertebrate inventory. Available exclusively to qualified pet stores and resellers.
