DENVER (KDVR) — The Butterfly Pavilion is stopping its decades-old meet and greets with Rosie the tarantula, a popular spider millions have held in their hands, to prioritize her health and comfort.

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 ...

Male tarantulas roam in search of mates during the fall, primarily in southwestern states. Although generally docile, tarantulas can bite and flick irritating hairs when disturbed. Tarantulas are ...

As summer heat gives way to cool autumn, tens of thousands of male tarantulas are emerging from burrows across the American Southwest and West, driven by the instinct to mate. This annual phenomenon, ...