Tarantula season: When, where and why you might spot ‘Missouri’s largest spider’ this fall

MISSOURI – Fall is right around the corner, so keep an eye out for Missouri’s largest spiders. Texas Brown Tarantulas are once again on the move.

The switch from summer to fall is right around the corner, and it’s a prime time for tarantulas to be on the move in Missouri.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the state is home to only one native tarantula species: The “Texas Brown” Tarantula.

While these creatures usually stick to remote, desert-like areas away from people, there’s always a chance of an unexpected encounter. MDC says it’s not uncommon for Missourians in southern parts of the state to see Texas Brown Tarantulas crossing roads during “late summer and fall.” The Missouri River is usually the cutoff for their movement.

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(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)