AK Spood and Company is all about the joy of jumping spiders — tiny faces, big personalities, and endless curiosity! We raise our spiders with hands-on care, healthy diets, clean environments, and the kind of attention that makes every spood confident and ready for their new adventure.

We’re also known for our hand-made, thoughtfully designed enclosures. Each one is created to feel like a natural home for jumpers — full of cozy hides, natural textures, perfect anchor points for hammocks, and just the right amount of climbing room. Whether you love cute themes or realistic setups, every enclosure is built with one goal: a comfortable, enriching space where your spood can truly thrive.

At our booth, you’ll find:
• Beautiful Phidippus jumpers raised with love
• Natural-style and themed enclosures
• Hides, accessories, décor, and supplies made specifically for spoods
• Beginner-friendly guidance and support (because everyone starts somewhere!)
We make the world of jumping spiders fun, welcoming, and totally addictive — in the best way. Come meet our spiders, explore our setups, and see why so many people say, “Okay… I didn’t expect to fall in love, but here we are.”

Stop by and jump into the fun with us!

I’m a self-taught artist based in Palmer, Alaska, whose work primarily showcases the beauty and spirit of wildlife. Specializing in watercolor and acrylic, I share stories and highlight misunderstood animals inspiring viewers to see them and the world through a different lens.  My perspective on nature and life cycles deeply influences my creative process. 

Welcome to The Critter Vault, born from the passion of two best friends who turned their love for exotic pets into a thriving business. We specialize in jumping spiders, known for their intelligence and unique personalities. Each one we breed is carefully raised for health and vitality.

In addition to jumping spiders, we offer a selection of tarantulas, housing solutions, and feeder insects. We’re also expanding to include frogs, geckos, and other exotic critters soon.

More than just a business, we’re a team united by our dedication to these creatures. Whether you’re looking for your first jumping spider or adding to your collection, The Critter Vault is here to help with expert care and a commitment to quality.

AK Herp Society is an information center for people keeping exotic pets in Alaska. We will have care sheets on many commonly kept reptiles and have styrofoam boxes available to get your emergency kit started.

HET907 LLC – Breeders of boutique quality Ball Pythons and producers of high-quality feeder rodents. As reptile breeders, our goal is not to produce quantities of ordinary or common morphs. Rather, we focus on working with rare or unusual genetic traits that interest us, and that have either not yet been successfully produced and made available.

At the 2026 Scalefest event, we will have a wide variety of our unique hatchlings on display and available to purchase. We also plan to offer live and frozen feeder items (insects and rodents) from Alaska Feeder Farms available for purchase. Stop by our booth. Chat a while. And take a peek at some of our unique animals.

I make a variety of home decor and jewelry using bones and bugs.

Eclectic Alaska is all about the weird, wonderful, and surprisingly adorable world of arachnids. We specialize in ethically bred jumping spiders and select tarantulas, along with custom enclosures and accessories designed to keep both spoods and their spoodrents happy.

Each spider is raised with hands-on care and plenty of attention to health, temperament, and enrichment—making them great companions for curious first-timers and seasoned keepers alike. Our enclosures range from simple to bioactive-ready, and we also offer spood-themed accessories and easy care guidance so new owners feel confident from day one.

At the heart of Eclectic Alaska is education, ethical breeding, and a love for helping people see spiders in a whole new light—less fear, more fascination, and maybe even a little “aww.”