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Tens of Thousands of Tarantulas Emerge in Texas as Mating Season Begins
WESTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN STATES IN THE UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – Male tarantulas emerge in vast numbers across Western and Southwestern states during fall mating season, driven by temperature and moisture changes, experts say.
- In the coming weeks, tens of thousands of tarantulas will crawl out of their burrows across California, Kansas, Texas and New Mexico for their annual mating season.
- As fall approaches, tarantulas respond to the first fall seasonal rain and late-summer warmth and moisture, triggering their mating emergence.
- When approached by a tarantula, giving it space minimizes risk; Dan McCamish advises: `If it starts coming towards you, give it some space`.
- Despite online footage, the Municipality of La Junta, Colorado, encourages visitors to catch tarantulas an hour before dusk at Comanche National Grassland, and experts say the risk is low.
- Beyond their spectacle, tarantulas contribute to ecological balance by controlling insect populations and regulating biodiversity, as they retreat to burrows and enter a torpor state in winter.
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Get Ready for a Tarantula Mating Frenzy
As mating season sweeps across the Southwest, residents in 13 states should prepare for what could be a remarkable, or terrifying spectacle, depending on who you ask. Over the next several months, tens of thousands of male tarantulas will emerge from their burrows, setting out across states including California, Colorado,...
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