Summary
Each year, male tarantulas leave their burrows in Colorado to find mates from mid-September to mid-October. During this time, they face dangers such as predators and lack of food, and they ultimately die within a year after mating. Female tarantulas remain in their burrows and can live much longer.
Key Facts
- Male tarantulas in Colorado search for mates from mid-September to mid-October.
- They face dangers like predators, cars, and fatigue while seeking females.
- Male tarantulas live underground until they reach sexual maturity.
- A male tarantula's mating journey is not considered a migration because it is not one-way.
- Female tarantulas stay in their burrows and can live up to 30 years.
- Males communicate with females by sending vibrations and tapping near their dens.
- After mating, males typically live only about a year more.
- Tarantulas are adapted to temperature changes, making them resilient to climate shifts.
