Try not to provoke the Peruvian green velvet tarantula, because when it bites, it leaves a red swelling that hurts like a beesting. But even if you do have an unfortunate run-in with the spider, take ...

Why are some tarantulas so vividly coloured? Scientists have puzzled over why these large, hairy spiders, active primarily during the evening and at night-time, would sport such vibrant blue and green ...

There are over 50 species of tarantula native to Argentina. Learn more about them in our complete list of tarantula species ...

There are some wildly colored animals in nature, and tarantulas are no exception. Researchers wondered why some types of these big hairy spiders that tend to be nocturnal hunters sport vibrant blue ...

TULSA, Okla. — There have been increased sightings of tarantulas across Green Country, and it turns out there's a reason that these spiders have popped up. It's mating season. That's according to ...

Researchers find support for new hypotheses: that tarantulas' vibrant blue colors may be used to communicate between potential mates, while green coloration confers the ability to conceal among ...