If you’re hiking or camping in the arid Southwest and West in the next few months, get ready for what could be the experience – or fright – of a lifetime. Across the United States, in California, ...

There’s a market for everything, tarantula tourism included. These creepy crawlers have become a sort of destination mascot for La Junta, a small town set about three hours southeast of Denver. From ...

WELL, THEY’RE BIG SPIDERS THAT MOST PEOPLE HATE, BUT THOUSANDS OF TARANTULAS. ARE COMING OUT OF HIDING FOR MATING SEASON. AS I’M WEARING SANDALS. THAT’S NOT A GOOD FEELING RIGHT THERE. YEAH. NOT GOOD.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tarantula mating season runs from about July to November, skewing toward October in California. Female tarantulas ...

Tarantula mating season occurs in the fall, primarily in southwestern states. Male tarantulas wander in search of females, while females remain near their burrows. Tarantulas are generally docile but ...

Male tarantulas roam in search of mates during the fall, primarily in southwestern states. Although generally docile, tarantulas can bite and flick irritating hairs when disturbed. Tarantulas are ...

May through July is peak tarantula season in Austin. In the early summer months, the large hairy spiders emerge from their underground burrows and crawl around Texas in search of mates. Austin-area ...

As summer starts its wind-down, a dramatic annual phenomenon is about to unfold: tarantula mating season. These large, hairy spiders, known for their imposing appearance and nocturnal habits, become ...