Texas is also home to various spider species, including tarantulas and jumping spiders.While there may be a ton of spiders in the state, black spiders are not as common as you may think.

There are 15 species of tarantulas in Texas, as explained by Texas A&M University’s AgriLife.While not dangerous to humans, the large (typically) black and/or brown creatures can bite if threatened.

In the western hemisphere, the spiders live throughout the Gulf states, including Texas. Those who live in rural areas are more likely to see them, though they can venture into urban locations as well ...

Black Widow spiders are found throughout the U.S. and prefer sheltered outdoor spaces, such as portable toilets, abandoned sheds, cellars, and other undisturbed areas.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

You might have seen the movie "Snakes On A Plane," but if you're not careful, you could be looking at spiders in your car. From September to October, spiders enter their mating season. These ...

Although they suffeed a rapid decline over several decades, black bear sightings in Texas increased from 25 in 2020 — the majority of which were in Big Bend — to 154 confirmed in 2022.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

The Spider Lady of East Texas Aims to Ease Your Black Widow Fears For a week, however, I went after tarantulas. I drove back roads outside of Austin, looking for scurrying males.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

Black Widow spiders are found throughout the U.S. and prefer sheltered outdoor spaces, such as portable toilets, abandoned sheds, cellars, and other undisturbed areas.