Did you know a tarantula can become constipated, or impacted? Learn the causes, signs to look for, and how veterinarians can ...

Six legs can work just fine for the flexible Guatemalan tiger rump tarantula.

So, tarantulas don't relearn how to run after losing limbs, and they bend the rules—alternating between limping and running like ants—to continue scampering without missing a beat.

New species of tarantula with purplish hue discovered on Romblon Island in the Philippines making its burrow in limestone crevices and under coconut husks.

New species of tarantula with purplish hue discovered on Romblon Island in the Philippines making its burrow in limestone crevices and under coconut husks.

Learn about tarantulas, find out how painful a tarantula bite is, what happens if you're bitten, and how to treat them.

Tarantulas Can Run Just As Fast With 6 Legs As They Can With 8 Turns out losing 25 percent of their limbs doesn't slow them down.

From August to October, thousands of male tarantulas in New Mexico are on the prowl for love, crossing highways, trails and deserts in search of a mate.