Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus. A new study, "A hairy giant among dwarves," published this month in the ...

New Fear Unlocked as Woman Finds 3-Inch Venomous Tarantula Under Her Tent. Published Mar 27, ... with fangs as long as those of many snake species, according to the Australian Museum.

Texas residents can expect to see our creepy crawler neighbors in the coming weeks as mating season continues.

Indian customs officers caught a passenger arriving from Thailand carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds ...

Arizona has 30 species of tarantulas and a new one was recently identified in the Chiricahua Mountains. Here's what to know about Aphonopelma jacobii.

Did You Know a Species of Tarantula is Named After Johnny Cash? By. Alli Patton. February 7, 2023 3:30 pm. ... While the tarantulas in black are venomous, they are not considered dangerous.

Larger, more venomous version of one of world's deadliest spiders discovered 00:45. Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more ...

NWLA tarantula facts. Native NWLA tarantula females can lay up to 1,000 eggs in a web they shape like a hammock, but they don’t spin webs otherwise.

The lifespan of tarantula hawks can vary slightly depending on species and environmental conditions. Generally, adult tarantula hawks, particularly females, can live for about 6 to 12 months.

Though tarantulas are venomous, the bite of North American species typically has a mild result in humans, according to the National Capital Poison Center. ... If you are bitten by a tarantula, ...