"They're really pretty neat critters," he said. "They're the largest spider in Kansas, and they are capable of biting, but you really have to provoke them to get that type of a reaction." ...

These spiders can also be found in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Texas brown tarantulas are also called Oklahoma brown tarantulas and Missouri tarantulas. Golden orbweavers ...

A spider weaves its web in the morning, collecting dew from the cool air. With the arrival of fall, more spiders may be noticeable as they settle in and prepare to lay egg sacs before winter.