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 ...

As the Texas heat gets into full swing, humans won’t be the only ones looking for a summer fling. The summer months mean mating season for tarantulas, but should you be worried about getting bitten by ...

Arizona is home to over a dozen tarantula species. These primarily nocturnal creatures are most active during the late summer and early fall mating season. Although venomous, Arizona tarantulas are ...

(NEXSTAR) — As the onset of summer nears, so too do warmer temperatures and mating season for many of the nearly 900 spider species in Texas. Even though you’re unlikely to cross paths with many of ...

Tarantulas are one of Arizona’s most misunderstood desert dwellers, but they’re helpful neighbors. These fuzzy, eight-legged hunters may look intimidating but they’re pest control pros, snacking on ...