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.

It also highlights the need to protect mangrove forests from continued deforestation, as the electric blue tarantula is also one of the world’s rarest tarantulas.

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 ...

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

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 “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.

News What you need to know about ‘tarantula season’ in North Texas this summer Every year from late May to October, thousands of male tarantulas appear across Texas seeking mates.