Most people would probably run in the opposite direction after seeing a tarantula. Despite their frightening appearance, these enormous spiders usually prefer to avoid confrontation. The real danger ...

Time is running out to hold Rosie the tarantula at the Butterfly Pavilion. The Westminster invertebrate zoo this week announced it is ending public handling of its well-known Chilean rose hair ...

Students in Dr. June Olds' exotic pet medicine class were temporary tarantula caretakers last month. The Iowa State Vet Med students were responsible for naming their tarantula, feeding them little ...

Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets. No ...

As summer starts its wind-down, a dramatic annual phenomenon is about to unfold: tarantula mating season. These large, hairy spiders, known for their imposing appearance and nocturnal habits, become ...