Maple Phidippus
Canadian breeder for pet Jumping spiders
Welcome to our Maple Phidippus store. We specializes in pet jumping spiders. All our spiders are species indigenous to Canada, captive bred from ones that we capture in Niagara region Ontario. So the store was named Maple (inferring Canadian) Phidippus (the genera we specialize). We have more than a decade of breeding experience as a hobby. Shipping is available across Canada.
Our Products
We love that you love jumping spiders! Our dedication to your happy and healthy experience of owning a pet jumping spiders, starts from rearing spider-lings individually for two reasons. First, it is because we are aware of which ones are good eater, and suitable for rehoming. Second reason is because it will allow us to keep the fresh adults virgin. This way, they can live longer with you, and you do not have to worry about unwanted babies. Females are generally easier to feed, and they live over a year. In comparison, males maybe pickier on what and when to feed, so you may need to understand their behavioural cues. Also the males typically don't get to live more than a year. Another perspective to consider is that while the females live longer, there will be a few weeks periods of them hiding in the nest with infertile egg sac. You might miss them for that duration. In contrast, the males are always out and about, being curious of their surroundings. These differences are thus reflected to the different pricing. At Maple Phidippus, we provide healthy, virgin Canadian captive bred spiders. Check out our inventory to see what’s in store.
Phidippus audax spider-lings (unknown gender, unknown whether Bryantae variation or not)
$15, will be available in November 2024
Phidippus audax is largest jumping spider species indigenous to Canada. The 5th and 6th instar spiderlings (each molt is an instar stage) are large enough to be shipped (1/4" head to abdomen, about the size of house flies), but not mature enough to tell the genders apart. It is the most hardy species among Phidippus, and tend to be very curious personalities. Recommended for a beginner! ​
Feed fruit flies (D. hydei is better), crickets 1/4" or smaller.
Phidippus audax subadults and adults (fresh, virgin) Typical variation
Male $20, Female $30; Available
Phidippus audax is one of the largest jumping spider species indigenous to Canada. 7th and 8th instars are referred as subadults, which are mature enough to tell the genders apart. It has black cephalothorax and legs, and female is larger (the top pic, 3/4" or 1.5cm head to abdomen, over 2cm leg span) and tend to have more brown hairs, and male (the bottom pic, 1/2" or 1.0cm head to abdomen, over 1.5cm leg span) has white tufts. It is the most hardy species among Phidippus, and tend to be very curious personalities. Recommended for a beginner! ​
Feed 1/4"-1/2" crickets, small meal worms.
Phidippus audax subadults and adults (fresh, virgin) Bryantae variation
Male $30, Female $40; Available
Phidippus audax comes with several colour patterns, but In Canada it is mostly typical coluoration. The Bryantae variation has orange scales retained on the abdomen and has more white hairs comparing to the typical variation, even on the back side of the cephalothorax (head). It is rather rare to find these in wild in our experience, hence they are priced higher than the typical ones. Care is the same with the typical P. audax. Top pic is a female adult, bottom pic is a male adult.
Phidippus princeps spider-lings (unknown gender)
$25, coming available in January 2025
Phidippus princeps is indigenous to Canada. The 5th and 6th instar spiderlings (each molt is an instar) are large enough to be shipped (1/4" head to abdomen, about the size of house flies), but not mature enough to tell the genders apart. It is less common than P. audax, and due to the popular colour, it is priced slightly high. Although it does not mean this species requires special care or anything, some can be picky eaters. For that reason, this species is NOT recommended to beginners. Nonetheless It is a hardy species, and good size as well (slightly smaller than P. audax) and tend to be softer personalities comparing to P. audax. ​
Feed fruit flies (D. hydei is better), crickets 1/4" or smaller.
Phidippus princeps subadults and adults (fresh, virgin)
Male $30, Female $40; Available
Phidippus princeps is indigenous to Canada. 7th instars are referred as subadults, which are mature enough to tell the genders apart. Adult female (the top pic, just shy of 3/4" or 1.3cm head to abdomen, almost 2cm leg span) has grey cephalothorax and legs and subtle orange hue in the abdomen, and adult male (the bottom pic, 1/2" or 1.0cm head to abdomen, over 1.5cm leg span) has a black body and bright orange abdomen. Some spiders, especially males, can be picky eaters. For that reason, this species is NOT recommended to beginners. Nonetheless It is a hardy species, and good size as well (slightly smaller than P. audax) and tend to be softer personalities comparing to P. audax.​
Feed 1/4"-1/2"crickets, small meal worms.
To order
At Maple Phidippus, we want to make sure you get what you ordered alive. Please contact us directly by submitting contact form with your postal code and message to arrange your order and shipment. We are experienced in shipping across Canada, from April to November. We ship on Mondays, weather permitted (avoid weeks above 30C and below 10C). We have our standard packaging, so we can calculate the shipment cost based on your postal code and let you know. The shipping cost ($15-$30) will be additional. The curb-side pick ups are also welcome. Either way, the payment must be done via Interac e-Transfer, prior to the shipping/pick-up.
The e-mail address for Interac e-Transfer will be communicated upon the order finalization.
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Maple Phidippus Policies
At Maple Phidippus, we want to make sure owning pet jumping spiders is as enjoyable as possible. That’s why we grantee the live arrival, although we have 100% live arrival record so far. When you place an order with shipping, we will provide you the tracking number, and we expect you to closely monitor the arrival timing. When your order arrives and you pick it up right away (not sitting at a post office longer than 24hrs), and find your spider dead, we will replace your spider. Please have details ready when inquiring the replacement. However, since the shipment mishaps are beyond our responsibility, you will have to cover the shipment cost for the replacement.
Contact
Please fill out the contact form for any inquiries including orders. We will get back to you via email as soon as we can. Alternatively, FB messenger will work as well (see below for the link button).  Postal code is a must for the shipping cost inquiry. Thank you!!
Fenwick, ON, Canada