From the Rainforest to the Andes: Meet Over 60 Tarantula Species in Ecuador

Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is ...
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From pink toes to trapdoors: What sets Caribbean tarantulas apart from their South American cousins

There are over 700 islands in the Caribbean Sea, formed by volcanic activity and tectonic shifts. Many diverse ecological ...
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The 7 Types of Spider Webs and the Incredible Spiders That Make Them

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...
Sacramento Bee

Giant, hairy spiders are crawling across California. Are they dangerous?

Beware, Californians: It’s tarantula season. September and October are peak months for spotting male tarantulas as they roam day and night in search of mates, according to the National Park Service.
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Will Ohio see 'hordes' of tarantulas? How close is tarantula takeover to OH? What we know

Tarantulas are typically found in warmer, drier climates. Although venomous, tarantula bites are not life-threatening to humans, but can be painful. It is legal to own a tarantula in Ohio without a ...