Thousands of giant tarantulas attacked California: what to do

If you are afraid of spiders, then you should stay away from certain areas of Northern California.

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Now you can see thousands of giant tarantulas that roam due to the irregularly long mating season. Although your first reaction to massive insects at your feet may come as a shock, experts say creepy little creatures have nothing to fear.

Edition Only In Your State decided to find out why tarantulas are especially visible now, and why they should not be afraid.

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Some parts of Northern California have unusually warm weather. This affects the mating season of the giant tarantula.

Their mating season usually begins in late August and ends during the second week of autumn. However, warm and dry weather in the region extended the mating period. As a result, people across the Bay Area come across spiders.

During the mating season, male tarantulas are seen throughout the western United States. They run in circles and look for a female. In fact, many tarantulas will cover the mile to find a spider lady to contact. For them, this is a long journey!

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Giant spiders can now be seen in various parts of the Bay Area, especially in the natural areas around Mount Diablo State Park and Henry W. Coe State Park.

It is undeniable that tarantulas look intimidating, especially for arachnophobes. Nevertheless, experts are working hard to convey to the public: these large spiders have nothing to fear. For the most part, they are completely harmless to humans.

Spiders certainly look creepy, but the poison released by their fangs is harmless to humans.

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Covered with burning hairs, during contact, the tarantula does not cause anything but slight skin irritation without long-term harmful effects.

If you are lucky enough to go for a walk in the Bay Area soon, be sure to see where you are stepping. Most likely, you will meet a giant tarantula! Just remember that there is nothing to fear from these spiders, and they just do what tarantulas should do.

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