Arachnologists describe Satyrex, a tarantula genus with record-breaking male palps that could prevent cannibalism.

As far as party tricks go, this has got to be one of the most dangerous, elaborate... and pointless. A video has emerged from Brazil of a man who allegedly calls himself the 'Ninja of Serpents' ...

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 ...

Tens of thousands of tarantulas are starting to make their way above ground, in search of fuzzy love. But while that sounds like an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare, scientists say it’s not as scary as ...

A horde of baseball-sized tarantulas may soon start roaming across several Southern states. These hairy spiders, known as Texas brown tarantulas or Aphonopelma hentzi, are about to enter their mating ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists in Thailand have discovered a new species of tarantula ...

Scientists have discovered two new tarantula species on the slopes of the Andes mountains, and both already appear to be severely threatened. Researchers with the Universidad San Francisco de Quito ...