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National Geographic

These tarantulas are ready to swipe right. 🕷️ August to October is their mating season, and southeastern Colorado is abundant with these baseball-sized creatures as they emerge from their burrows and wander across the plains in search of mates. Since 2018, the town of La Junta hosts an annual tarantula festival as scientists studying these creatures and enthusiasts flock to the town to celebrate all things spiders. Discover more at the 🔗 in bio.

On the profile · Oct 3, 2025