Since they're docile and harmless to people, California ebony tarantulas have become popular pets. Giant crab spiders are among the largest in Arizona. The fact that a 5-inch leg span almost seems ...

Thousands of "giant spiders" which were released into the wild by a zoo are thriving in the wild and have had a record mating season, conservationists have said. Chester Zoo released the spiders a ...

Last year, just around Christmas, Michelle Jean Oberle and her family suddenly realized that they were sharing their home in ...

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The spiders are known for creating large webs as well. NAISMA said the spiders are not a danger to people or pets. The Joro Spider is an invasive spider species, NAISMA said. However, the ...

The English zoo celebrated 10 years since they released thousands of giant fen raft spiders into the United Kingdom after the species almost became extinct, the Chester Zoo wrote on Facebook.

A UK zoo has revealed they have released 'thousands' of giant spiders 'the size of your hand' back into the wild. Chester Zoo posted on their Facebook page: "Ten years ago we helped release ...