Did you know that a tarantula’s primary defense mechanism is not actually their large size or their scary bite? The actual answer is surprisingly subtle and actually pretty fascinating.

Tarantulas rear up on their back legs when they are annoyed, giving plenty of warning to humans, he said. "They're really pretty neat critters," he said. "They're the largest spider in Kansas ...

Reiman Gardens is well known for its butterfly house, but not many know about their tarantulas. Reiman lent 33 of its 100 taran ...