These fuzzy spiders are out and about between May and August, when males search for females to mate. Here's what to know ...

See which states have tarantulas, when you're most likely to see them in the wild and what you should — and shouldn't — do.

The tarantula invasion has begun – here’s where you’ll need to watch your step - While freaking out about tarantulas is ...

If you have arachnophobia and plan on hiking or camping in a state in the Southwest or West, be warned –– it's tarantula ...

The Texas brown tarantula, Aphonopelma hentzi, is the largest spider in Texas.They grow to about 3 to 4 inches wide and weigh up to 3 ounces. If you see one, TPWD said to consider yourself lucky ...

As Texas critters go, the brown tarantula—Aphonopelma hentzi, if you’re feeling fancy—is not a widely beloved creature.Spiders suffer from public relations issues at the best of times, and ...

The most common of these is the Texas brown tarantula, which mates from August to October. ... With a leg span up to 8 inches, the furry spiders might appear to be dangerous.

The Oklahoma brown tarantula is the most commonly found throughout the Southern United States. It is also known as the Texas brown tarantula. and the Missouri brown tarantula.

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, there are nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas. ... The Brown Recluse spider is typically inactive during the day, becoming most active at night.

Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, is fairly common. But there are only two venomous spiders native to Texas — the brown recluse and the black widow, but rarely are their bites fatal.