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.

If you happen to run across a tarantula in your backyard, don’t worry. It’s just passing through. Summer is a time for many things in Texas, including “tarantula season.” While commonly known as pets, ...

A spider that is a pet to some and a worst nightmare to others is emerging from the shadows this summer to make appearances around Texas. MOSQUITO SEASON: Mosquitoes in Houston: A newcomer’s guide on ...

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 ...

Catelyn Topping was only 15 years when she fell in love. With tarantulas. It wasn't love at first sight, she says. It took an entire week. "I started volunteering at Chattanooga Zoo and there was one ...

For North Texas residents, heat isn’t the only thing that creeps in during summer months — there are also tarantulas. While this black-brown spider species usually lives in burrows they find or create ...