Tarantulas on the Move in Colorado | Colorado Springs News

Tarantulas are hitting the road in southeast Colorado for a wild mating season—males trek across highways and grasslands in search of love, drawing photographers and fans to La Junta’s fourth annual Tarantula Festival. While harmless (unless provoked), these eight-legged adventurers face deadly odds, dodging cars and predators, with some even becoming dinner after courtship. It’s nature’s bizarre spectacle—and you can witness it firsthand this September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a881d621f7df143