Joshua Townsend+FollowTarantula Love Parade Hits the SouthwestIt’s officially tarantula mating season, and if you live in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, or Texas, get ready for a wild spider show! Thousands of male tarantulas are crawling out of their burrows, traveling up to 20 miles just to find love (and maybe get eaten by their date). Don’t freak out—they’re mostly harmless and actually help keep nature in check. If you spot one, best to just let them do their thing! #Pets #TarantulaSeason #SpiderLove10Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowTarantula season brings wild visitors to North TexasBig, fuzzy spiders are making their rounds across North Texas lawns and parks—yep, it’s officially tarantula season! From now through October, you might spot Texas brown tarantulas out and about, especially after a good rain. These gentle giants can look intimidating, but they’re mostly harmless and actually help keep pest insects in check. If you find one wandering inside, just cover it with a cup and release it outside—no need to panic or use your hands. Anyone else noticing more tarantulas lately? Share your sightings or tips for peaceful co-existence! #Science #NorthTexas #TarantulaSeason10Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowTarantula Season Is Here—Would You Look?Tarantulas are on the move in the Southwest, popping up everywhere from Texas grasslands to Colorado highways. It’s their annual mating season, so you might spot dozens trekking around at dusk—don’t freak, they’re just looking for love! Most are harmless (their bite’s like a bee sting), and the real drama is for the males, who risk it all for a date. Would you go tarantula spotting, or nope out? #Science #TarantulaSeason #WildlifeWatch10Share
Tamara Jones+FollowTarantula Road Trip Incoming!Tens of thousands of tarantulas are about to hit the roads (literally) across the Southwest and West for their annual mating season. If you’re hiking or camping in places like California, Texas, or Colorado, you might spot these big, fuzzy spiders on the move. Don’t worry—they’re mostly chill, but don’t pick them up (those hairs sting!). Fun fact: males go on this epic journey to find love, but usually die after. Nature is wild! #Science #TarantulaSeason #WildlifeWatch30Share
martinezlaura+FollowTarantula season returns to TexasEvery fall, Texas brown tarantulas start popping up all over the state as they leave their underground nests in search of a mate. Even if you’re not a fan of spiders, it’s hard not to notice these furry, surprisingly gentle giants wandering around—especially if you’re out at places like Lake Kemp. They’re mostly harmless and play a big role in the local ecosystem, but their sudden appearance can definitely be a shock! How do you feel about sharing your backyard with these eight-legged neighbors? Anyone brave enough to pick one up? #Science #TexasWildlife #TarantulaSeason31722Share
