National Jumping Spider Appreciation Day – April 20, 2025

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Introduction

National Jumping Spider Appreciation Day is a day to recognize the intelligent and diverse Salticidae family, or “jumping spiders” and their impact on people, nature, and the scientific community.

Why We Love National Jumping Spider Appreciation Day

They protect us.
Jumping spiders are responsible for the elimination of countless disease carrying insects. By reducing the population of these insects, they help reduce the chance of diseases such as malaria or other blood-borne pathogens from being spread.
They teach us.
So much is, and can be learned about these amazing creatures. Large institutions, including Harvard University, have done studies with jumping spiders to find that they may have the most keen vision known to man, and they have even have dreams.
They bring joy.
Many that have encountered these amazing creatures have come to find how social and affectionate they can be. Just like any other pet, they can be raised in captivity and can develop a bond with their owner, no different than a cat or a dog.

National Jumping Spider Appreciation Day Activities

Interact
Have an interaction with a jumping spider. Whether it be in person, or just watching a video of someone else enjoying them. Exposing yourself to the kind nature and curiosity of jumping spiders can spark a love that you’ve never knew could exist.
Educate others.
As you learn more about jumping Spiders, spread the wealth of knowledge that is available through the growing community of jumping spider enthusiasts and even your own personal experiences.
Love them.
If you have a jumping spider of your own, or if you just see one as you go about your day, show your appreciation bye taking a moment of your day to acknowledge them. If you are comfortable, interact with them. You never know what may come.