Tens of Thousands of Tarantulas Emerge in Texas as Mating Season Begins

Tarantula invasion expected in New Mexico this fall

Tens of thousands of young adult male tarantulas are set to emerge in New Mexico and surrounding states this fall in search of mates.

Terrifying, horny tarantula hordes spotted in multiple states as mating season revs up — here’s what to do if you spot the scary spiders

Male tarantulas travel up to 20 miles to find a mate — only to have the female kill and eat hime once procreation as commenced. "This is really giving it all up for love."

‘Hordes’ of tarantulas set to emerge in the U.S.: See where and why

Tens of thousands of tarantulas will be crawling around certain parts of the United States soon.

Get Ready for a Tarantula Mating Frenzy

As mating season sweeps across the Southwest, residents in 13 states should prepare for what could be a remarkable, or terrifying spectacle, depending on who you ask. Over the next several months, tens of thousands of male tarantulas will emerge from their burrows, setting out across states including California, Colorado,...

Texans prepare for Tarantulas. Here's what to do if you see one

After mating season peaks in Texas, male tarantulas will emerge in large numbers in late July through early June. Here's what to do if you see one.

Thousands of tarantulas expected to appear in these five states during mating season

Male tarantulas are gearing up to look for a mate, leading to a surge of spider sightings in the Southwestern U.S. over the next few months