A tarantula crossing the road in Death Valley, California is being blamed for causing a massive traffic accident that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital.

With more than 3 dozen species of wasps the tarantula hawks is one of the most common in Arizona. What happens if you get stung? Here's your guide.

These 4-inch-across tarantulas are about to come out in Southern states, looking for mates.

A motorcyclist was injured in Death Valley National Park after crashing into a couple's camper van when they braked suddenly to avoid hitting a tarantula.

The new tarantula species, with its extremely rare color, was found in a mangrove tree in Thailand.

Watch out, arachnophobes; you’re about to be seeing a lot more tarantulas around. As the weather begins to cool and the season for spooky decorations approaches, brown tarantula mating season is ...

Arizona has 30 species of tarantulas and a new one was recently identified in the Chiricahua Mountains. Here's what to know about Aphonopelma jacobii.

A new tarantula species, Aphonopelma jacobii, was recently discovered in Arizona. Researchers say they are docile and have striking colors.

A “mesmerizing” electric blue tarantula species has been discovered in Thailand, according to new research.

Don't be alarmed! Tarantulas are quite harmless. It's mating season, and these crawlers are just looking for a female friend.

Tarantulas are native to Texas, but are they dangerous? Here’s what a Texas A&M entomologist has to say.