u/Devilish_Guitarist

when i went to check Ivy this morning she opened her hammock door! i figured she would seal herself in, but it almost seems like she's showing off what she did!

my sweet girl appears to have laid an egg sac! i'm looking for any advice on what to do. she's a wild caught spider, and therefore native to my area.

my current plan, based on what i know, is to care for her as normal until the slings are ready to leave the nest, then release all but one sling into safe places around my yard.

i will NOT be selling/giving away these spiders as they are still technically "wild" and i don't feel it would be ethical. please do not ask.

any advice is VERY WELCOMED right now!!! i want the best for Ivy and her babies so i'll continue to do more research as well. (although i think i've read pretty much every study on jumping spiders ever at this point LOL)

i've ordered a "sling tent" (think like a butterfly habitat) as well as a bunch of deli cups for the babies!

(all that said, yes i know it technically could be an infertile egg sac, but i'd rather play it safe and assume it's live!)

so proud of my pretty girl!!! as always, any and all advice is appreciated as i'm still new :-)

any and all advice is appreciated!