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In one of the US states, an invasion of giant tarantula spiders is expected

Vacationers will need to zip up their tent securely this season: the annual migration of tarantula spiders across Colorado should begin at the end of August - thousands of individuals will move across the state, writes Out There Colorado.

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According to an article published by Colorado State University, tarantula migration usually begins in southeastern Colorado in late August and continues until September. It is followed by migration to the southwest, which peaks in October. After the mating season, all males usually die within a few months, unless cold weather kills them early.

One of the best spots to see these tarantulas is in the Comanche National Grasslands near La Junta, Colorado. This location is located in southeastern Colorado, so the peak is expected there in mid-September.

There are two other great places to see this natural phenomenon, one located north of Orduay on Highway 71 and between La Junta and Kim on Highway 109.

There are several species of tarantulas found in Colorado, including Aphonopelma echinum (known as the Colorado chocolate brown tarantula), Aphonopelma coloradanum, and Aphonopelma hentzi (known as the Oklahoma brown tarantula). These hairy, eight-legged creatures can grow up to 11 inches (28 cm)—that's almost twice the size of a dollar bill!

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On average, male spiders reach sexual maturity by 10 years of age. To find a female mate buried about a foot (over 30 cm) underground, males use their paw hairs to detect vibrations. Unfortunately, they only mate once and die, sometimes they are killed by the female they mate with. Female tarantulas can live up to 20 years or more.

A male tarantula can walk about half a mile (800 meters) a day in search of a female.

These spiders are fairly harmless and rarely bite humans. Still, you shouldn't try to touch or grab the tarantulas you might spot at this time of year. If bites occur, they are very painful and contain poison.

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