Although we know of over 1.2 million species of plants and animals, scientists believe there are many more yet to be ...

Tarantula mating season kicks off in the fall. There are five states where the arachnids will be spotted most.

Louisiana has one species of tarantula, known as the Louisiana tarantula or the Texas brown tarantula. Here's what to know ...

Tarantulas are a typical sight for some Nevadans, but don't count on seeing the fuzzy spiders in Reno. See where to find them ...

Antrodiaetus pacificus is a mygalomorph spider native to the Pacific Northwest. Its range stretches from California to Alaska ...

Why tarantulas are important If you see a tarantula, leave it alone. It plays a crucial role in nature. These large, hairy spiders contribute to ecological balance by acting as insect control agents.

Australian Reptile Park Receives Massive 'Megaspider' with Fangs from Mystery Donor The size of the funnel-web spider donated to an anti-venom program in Australia is being compared to that of a ...

Incredibly, the spider has a leg span which can grow up to a foot - which is the size of a child's forearm. They can also weight more than 6 ounces and come complete with two-inch fangs full of venom.

Using its fangs, which can be up to two centimetres (0.8 inches) long, the tarantula probably attacked the snake, subduing the reptile. Once the snake was dead, the spider then began to eat it.

As the spider struggled, Bogan witnessed the toad close its eyes, wincing with pain, and its elastic throat stretched out in the shape of spider fangs. It appeared the tarantula was trying to bite ...