Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets. No ...

The Oceania region is home to over 20 tarantula species, most of which belong to the Selenocosmiinae sub-family of tarantulas found across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the wider Oceania region. It ...

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.

Every summer, thousands of tarantulas wander across Texas in what is now known as an annual tarantula "migration." Starting in May and lasting through July, the large spiders, most of whom are male, ...