It's tarantula season in the golden hills of the Bay Area: that period every fall when black, hairy males of the species Aphonopelma iodius emerge from their underground burrows in search of a ...

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 ...

Jumping spiders have become social media’s tiniest and unlikeliest animal celebrities. Their popularity as pets has been ...

Aaron Phoenix, 36, says he has a collection of more than 700 pet tarantulas, making him a real-life Spider-Man. He's developing a website, with plans to open a spider store. SWNS Arachnophile Aaron ...

Spider season usually begins in the late summer and goes through fall. Spiders are likely looking for a secure home or trying to mate. Experts say if you see a spider, try not to kill it, and just ...