RE: My new pet is a Jumping Spider

[wittywheat]

I happened to read about jumping spiders today and according to the online encylopedia, they don't spin webs. It's interesting to spot from your photos that they still produce silk for other purposes. 😄

Comments

[quochuy]

That’s correct. They produce silk for two reasons I know of:

1. Build their hammock, the silk mesh where they rest in
2. To create a safety line behind them when they jump. If they miss their target the line will keep them from falling and they can then climb back up.

[wittywheat]

Many thanks for the helpful information! 😄