Thornz Art & Arthropods

11/02/2024

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! Here's some spooky enclosures I did, some still available for those that like to keep the spooky vibes in every season!

10/30/2024

Meet the Parents: Marigold & Hulk. This one is long overdue! I paired these two ages ago and just hadn't properly introduced them yet. Unfortunately I had hulk for a very short period of time, and only have a couple photos of him. He is still one of the largest phidippus regius I've ever seen! Marigold is average size but I'm hoping her babies take some size after dad. Marigold is all orange and black with almost golden chelicerae! She has had multiple small clutches.

10/29/2024

A pairing from earlier this month, we are still waiting for an egg sac! These two are my phidippus adumbratus, Goose and Amelia.

10/22/2024

Just a couple photos of my girl Plum for fun!

Also want to say thank you to those who stopped by my table at the expo yesterday! I had a great time talking to you all and am always so happy when the spiders I've raised find their forever homes.

10/20/2024

A couple hours left, stop by the West Virginia Reptile Expo today and check stuff out!

10/17/2024

We will be at the West Virginia Reptile Expo this Sunday, October 20th, for the Halloween show! I will have of course a selection of jumping spiders and jumping spider enclosures. I'll also be bringing a small selection of other invertebrates including tarantulas, wolf spiders, and millipedes. If you'd like to check out what's available and reserve something for pickup at the show, you are welcome to message me to do so!

10/09/2024

Meet the Parents: Champagne & Taquito, these cuties only had one clutch. Taquito is the son of the late momma Tilia, who has passed, so this is a continuation of her bloodline.

10/02/2024

One of Clover's babies ready for a new place to make hammocks. This little guy is an i6.

09/22/2024

A couple phidippus regius babies! These two are from my spiders Champagne and Taquito. They are ready for new homes.

09/21/2024

Phidippus otiosus babies are coming along nicely! They have so much personality I just love these little ones. This one is an i6 from Periwinkle's first clutch, her second clutch is at i2/i3 now!

09/14/2024

We are at the Pittsburgh Mega Reptile Expo until 4pm today! Come see us today and tomorrow and meet some of these cuties in person. A selection of enclosures is available and care sheets on the table to help you get started!

08/25/2024

Don't forget to come see us at the West Virginia Reptile Expo today!

08/19/2024

Me and SpiderSpell Emporium wanted to do something fun for you guys at this upcoming West Virginia Reptile Expo in Huntington! Grab something from either of our tables and get a chance to win a phidippus regius & enclosure. Details in the photo!

08/16/2024

Come see me at the West Virginia Reptile Expo in Huntington next weekend, August 25th! I will have jumping spiders, phidippus regius, phidippus princeps, phidippus ardens, AND just a couple newly available phidippus otiosus! As usual, there will be a selection of jumping spider enclosures to also get a home for your new fuzzy friend.

If you'd like to reserve anything for pick-up at the show, send me a message! You can grab one of the jumping spiders pictured here, or message me to see the selection of anything you are interested in.

For early bird VIP guests, I will be having 10% off jumping spiders and jumping spider enclosures from 8am to 10am. This show is going to be packed with lots of cool animals, you won't want to miss it!

08/11/2024

A few juvenile female phidippus regius that stuck out to me during feeding. These girls are all from different pairings of mine. Please message with any questions about them! 😊🕷️

07/30/2024

Very hopeful for these babies! This will be Hemlock's second baby momma 🤣.

In partnership with Thornz Art & Arthropods, we are proud to present a new pairing!!

07/28/2024

Meet the Parents: Periwinkle and Optimus are one of my phidippus otiosus pairs. Periwinkle is a lighter colored otiosus but unsure of her locale. Optimus is a dark colored otiosus with peach coloration, he is a Florida Otiosus. Periwinkle typically wants me to leave her the heck alone 🤣 but Optimus is such a curious little guy he seems to rather enjoy being out!

07/27/2024

Another phidippus princeps baby. In my experience they have been very interactive. This little one is i7, unsexed.