It’s that time of year again in Southern California: male tarantulas are on the move in search of mates. Late summer through early fall marks the annual mating season for these gentle giants of the spider world, making them a more frequent sight along hiking trails, sidewalks, and suburban backyards—especially in the warmer inland regions.
Jamie Hodges, in DeLuz, commented on social media, “Y'all weren't gonna tell me we have tarantulas out here 😭 and that they have a tarantula march at the end of summer, beginning of fall to look for girls. I FOUND ONE IN MY HOUSE!” After a few commenters reassured her that it was harmless, she said she “put him outside where he has a better chance of finding love.”
We caught one years ago trying to come into the kitchen through our side
