During the summer, thousands of tarantulas make their way through Texas roads, trails and backyards, looking for a mate. The annual tarantula migration started in May and will last through July.

There are over 50 species of tarantula native to Argentina. Learn more about them in our complete list of tarantula species ...

Fried tarantulas: A delicacy in Cambodia, fried tarantulas can sell for up to $1 each. Want to give them a try? A cooking school in Siem Reap teaches tourists how to fry their own.

For North Texas residents, heat isn’t the only thing that creeps in during summer months — there are also tarantulas. While this black-brown spider species usually lives in burrows they find or create ...

Scientists have found evidence that the hairy bodies of some tarantulas keep them safe from a dangerous—but tiny—foe. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists may have solved a mystery about one of nature’s ...

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 ...

If you happen to run across a tarantula in your backyard, don’t worry. It’s just passing through. Summer is a time for many things in Texas, including “tarantula season.” While commonly known as pets, ...