Tarantulas are hair-covered beasties. But most spiders don't have such "furry" bodies. So why do tarantulas look so hairy? These hairs are more important than you might think. Tarantulas are hairy for ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Cash rules everything around you in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and there’s plenty of ways to make money (Bells) in the Nintendo Switch game. This method involves coming across the elusive ...

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, ...

A spider that is a pet to some and a worst nightmare to others is emerging from the shadows this summer to make appearances around Texas. MOSQUITO SEASON: Mosquitoes in Houston: A newcomer’s guide on ...

Catelyn Topping was only 15 years when she fell in love. With tarantulas. It wasn't love at first sight, she says. It took an entire week. "I started volunteering at Chattanooga Zoo and there was one ...

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 ...

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 ...