Jumping spiders will not recognize their owners. Jumping spiders are not very intelligent and do not have the awareness to recognize their owners. However, after being kept for a long time, jumping spiders can become familiar with the smell of their keepers, and jumping spiders are very curious. They will often actively observe when they are close to humans, and they can learn to have simple interactions with people.
Notes on raising jumping spiders:
1. Feeding
Jumping spiders are carnivores, so you can feed them some Small insects such as flies, crickets, fruit flies, mosquitoes, etc. It is not recommended to feed wild worms, as wild worms may be infected with parasites. In addition, the metabolism of jumping spiders is relatively slow, so they do not need to be fed too frequently, just once a week is enough.
2. Environment
The space for raising jumping spiders should not be too small. You can choose a small breeding box, fruit fly cup or small bottle.
3. Interaction
You can usually interact with jumping spiders. You can use a small stick or leaves to reach into the breeding box, but be careful not to take it out, otherwise it will be very difficult. Maybe as soon as you let go, it will jump without a trace.
4. Humidity
The jumping spider will shed its skin at regular intervals, so it needs to maintain a certain humidity. Insufficient humidity may cause it to fail to shed its skin and die. You can put a sponge in the box to keep it moist, but remember to clean up the residue and excrement on it regularly.