Texas is home to 14 different species of tarantula. One of the most common tarantulas you’re likely to spot in the state is the Texas brown. This large spider can have a legspan of up to six inches.

There's a higher chance you'll encounter a creepy crawler on your next hike or walk in the Desert Southwest, seeing its mating season for tarantulas in the Lone Star State. These fuzzy spiders are out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tarantulas are a type of spider, although, they are distinguishable by several characteristics, including being generally larger ...

DALLAS – Some call the spiders creepy, crawly terrors that are popping up in garages and backyards. If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, chances are you’ve seen a Texas brown tarantula. It is now the ...

Tarantula mating season occurs in the fall, primarily in southwestern states, although Texas brown tarantulas are also found in Missouri. Male tarantulas wander in search of females, while females ...

Thousands of giant tarantulas are set to emerge from the ground in five states starting next month. Wildlife officials warned the hordes will appear in parts of California, Colorado, Kansas, New ...

The "spider queen" is releasing hundreds of tarantulas into the wild in North Texas. Local spider expert Leah Patton has been collecting and raising baby spiders for the Lewisville Lake Environmental ...

Tarantulas are a type of spider, although, they are distinguishable by several characteristics, including being generally larger and hairier than most other spiders. Tarantulas also have fangs that ...