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 ...

When we think of spiders, the first thing that comes to mind is their ability to weave intricate and robust webs. But their ability to cut their own silk – the toughest natural material – and strong ...

Wolf spiders and tarantulas are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, as are almost all spiders. Their venom helps them subdue prey. However, neither is considered ...

Optical microscope image of a spider's fang superimposed with a silk fiber. Credit: Università di Trento When we think of spiders, the first thing that comes to mind is their ability to weave ...

From the archive: This story first appeared in The Desert Sun in 2016. It was huge, plodding and menacing to my neighbors. I write of a large tarantula that walked in front of my sliding door last ...

As Texas critters go, the brown tarantula—Aphonopelma hentzi, if you’re feeling fancy—is not a widely beloved creature. Spiders suffer from public relations issues at the best of times, and larger ...