For example, the tarantula Haploclastus devamatha was described from the Indian state of Kerala in 2014, and within eight months was being “sold in several online pet stores”, he said.

What it eats: Insects, lizards, frogs and other small reptiles Why it's awesome: Arachnophobes may not appreciate the discovery of a never-before-seen "giant" tarantula species, but for fans of ...

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 ...

For example, the tarantula Haploclastus devamatha was described from the Indian state of Kerala in 2014, and within eight months was being “sold in several online pet stores,” he said.

Tarantulas can be found in Palo Alto’s Foothills Park and many preserves in the region. Courtesy Jack Owicki. In the waning sunlight near the Stanford Dish and in the open fields in the hills, a ...