Molting Time
- Jumping spiders molt to grow.
- A molt is when they shed their old exoskeleton.
- They often rest before and after a molt.
- Their new body hardens after the molt.
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What They Eat
- Jumping spiders eat small insects.
- They hunt by watching and pouncing.
- They do not need a big web to catch food.
- Good vision helps them find their next meal.
Spider Homes
- Jumping spiders like safe places to hide.
- They may rest in leaves, bark, or little crevices.
- They build silk hammocks for sleeping.
- Many like to sit up high and watch the world.
Baby Spiderlings
- Baby jumping spiders are called spiderlings.
- Spiderlings hatch from an egg sac.
- They start out very tiny!
- As they grow, they molt many times.
Spider Silk
- Jumping spiders make silk!
- They use silk like a safety line.
- They build cozy hammocks to rest in.
- Most jumping spiders do not use webs to catch food.
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