Sacramento Bee23d
Tarantulas are on the move in California. Here’s why you might see more giant spiders
Male tarantulas take two to 12 years to mature before they are ready to search for a mate. Once they reach adulthood, they venture out of their dens to find a suitable female hidden in its burrow.
When is tarantula mating season in Arizona? What to know about these huge hairy spiders
Female tarantulas typically live longer than males — from 10 to 30 years or more, depending on the species. Male tarantulas ...
Houston Chronicle26d
Texas tarantula love is in the air—and in your home
Even if they do survive the encounter, male tarantulas will die within the year after mating. Males typically live seven to 10 years total, while females often live longer than 20 years.
The Santa Fe New Mexican28d
Tarantulas on the move for mating season in Northern New Mexico
From August to October, thousands of male tarantulas in New Mexico are on the prowl for love, crossing highways, trails and deserts in search of a mate. “The ones we see on the roads ...
Tarantulas are on the move in California. Here’s why you might see more giant spiders
Male tarantulas take two to 12 years to mature before they are ready to search for a mate. Once they reach adulthood, they ...