Texas Brown Tarantulas will emerge in southern Missouri during late summer and fall, per the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Texas Brown Tarantulas will emerge in southern Missouri during late summer and fall, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Residents may encounter these large spiders crossing roads, but the Missouri River serves as a barrier, preventing their spread northward. This information may provide comfort to those anxious about spiders in northern Missouri. A YouTube video discusses the tarantulas' behavior when threatened.

September 14, 2024
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