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Tarantulas on the Move | Colorado Springs News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
Tarantula mating season is in full swing across the Comanche National Grasslands, with thousands of male spiders trekking across dirt and highways in search of love — a spectacle peaking from mid-September to early October. Thanks to recent rains, conditions are ideal this year, helping these moisture-dependent creatures move more freely. Dr. Cara Shillington from Eastern Michigan University, who’s been studying them since May, warns that climate change could disrupt their behavior, especially during dry spells — since without water, they can’t even walk. The grasslands offer a perfect, undisturbed habitat for this natural wonder, drawing curious visitors who are urged to observe respectfully: don’t touch, don’t chase, and keep your distance — these spiders are defensive, not aggressive, and their journey is best left undisturbed. 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. Sources: https://www.fox21news.com/news/professor-studying-environmental-impacts-on-southeast-colorados-tarantulas/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c01839470347c5aa Report issues to [email protected].