A tarantula makes its way across a trail in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach. (Marc Martin / Los Angeles Times) It’s a crisp night in the rugged mountains above Los Angeles ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...