If you suffer from arachnophobia, this is the time of year when you're most likely to run into one of your worst nightmares: a tarantula. It's mating season for most of the 29 species of tarantulas in ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Tarantula mating season occurs primarily in the autumn months. The Mexican red rump tarantula, found in South Florida, is not considered dangerous to humans. Happy tarantula mating season to those who ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...

Every September-October tarantulas emerge in southern Colorado to look for a mate, and tourists congregate at an annual festival in La Junta to watch the spider spectacle. If spiders make you ...

Beware, Californians: It’s tarantula season. September and October are peak months for spotting male tarantulas as they roam day and night in search of mates, according to the National Park Service.