A variety of dangerous reptiles and exotic species were recovered from a Deer River residence during a search warrant. (Photo courtesy of Itasca County Sheriff’s Office) A search warrant for a ...

Tens of thousands of male tarantulas are crawling out of their hiding spots in New Mexico as they look to mate.August through October is tarantula mating season for the Land of Enchantment, which ...

Tarantulas are typically found in warmer, drier climates. Although venomous, tarantula bites are not life-threatening to humans, but can be painful. It is legal to own a tarantula in Ohio without a ...

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Kent County deputies are investigating after over two dozen exotic animals were discovered in a home in Gaines Township over the weekend. Deputies were initially responding to a ...

The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office stated that it located a number of illegal things in the possession of two Deer River men, including multiple exotic animals, such as snakes, spiders and venomous ...

Students in Dr. June Olds' exotic pet medicine class were temporary tarantula caretakers last month. The Iowa State Vet Med students were responsible for naming their tarantula, feeding them little ...

WELL, THEY’RE BIG SPIDERS THAT MOST PEOPLE HATE, BUT THOUSANDS OF TARANTULAS. ARE COMING OUT OF HIDING FOR MATING SEASON. AS I’M WEARING SANDALS. THAT’S NOT A GOOD FEELING RIGHT THERE. YEAH. NOT GOOD.

A search warrant for a narcotics and firearm investigation resulted in the discovery of exotic animals at a Deer River home. In total, two tarantulas, a centipede and seven snakes were recovered from ...