But others like them and keep them as pets. No matter what side you fall on, you likely don't want to see an unexpected tarantula in your home. Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders from the family ...

Tarantulas are beautiful and delicate creatures that require careful handling at all times. While some tarantula species will tolerate being handled, it’s really important to understand their behavior ...

Additionally, it is recommended to not handle your tarantula as they may bite and flick hairs at you, and if you drop the spider you may kill it. Overall, compared to most pets tarantulas are ...

Armed with one of the most painful stings on the planet, tarantula hawks are a spider's worst nightmare. A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, ...

Experts say Kansans don't need to be worried about the healthy population of tarantulas found in parts of the state, particularly in the southern tier of counties. The large, hairy spiders are ...

When did you first become interested in spiders? I’ve been fascinated since I was a tiny child, but my interest really developed in secondary school. I wanted a pet tarantula, but my mum wasn ...

Take a look inside the unique home of a man who owns 16 tarantulas and a huntsman spider, explaining his passion for these creatures and why they make ideal pets. With a growing collection of ...