Is it pointless to breed small jumpers?

Do people want more then just phidippus/large jumpers? And is it worth it to people to keep them even if the jumpers are small? I myself love them and have a overwhelming urge to get them all xD, but am I alone in this obsession?

Now to why I’m asking this question.

Me and my wife have been breeding jumpers for awhile now. Mainly Phidippus and Colonus jumpers. But I recently got a Metacyrba taeniola, or Ribbon jumping spider. This was intended just to be a pet and I didn’t have plans to breed her. but… turns out she was gravid. And now I have baby Ribbon jumpers. they be tiny. and I love them. I would give pictures of them but my phone camera won’t pick them up so mom will have to do xD I’ve also always wanted to breed my Messua limbata (my favorite looking jumpers, l love the green iridescence) but I don’t know if anyone else would want small jumpers, is it worth investing in?

Metacyrba taeniola



Messua limbata


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Oh my! They’re so cute!

I keep several p. Audax but also do enjoy keeping smaller species.
I think a lot of people just want a larger spider since they seem less delicate.
Keeping the smaller species is just as rewarding and fun to me though!

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I’m not personally arachnocentric but there will be interest. Especially for oddities. The problem would be finding homes.
You are not alone.

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