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Tarantula mating season in San Jose, CA

Also known as the ‘Fall Crawl,’ you’ll be seeing more creepy crawlers in Santa Clara Valley.

By Alyson Chuyang
, September 28, 2022
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The eight-legged arachnid is actually more mellow than you may assume.

Photo via Open Space Authority

Creepy crawlers deserve love too. ❤️

According to the Open Space Authority , September-October is tarantula mating season in Santa Clara Valley — also known as the ‘Fall Crawl.’ 🕷️

There are 850+ known tarantula species, but the most common you’ll find in the area is the Aphonopelma eutylenum, or the California ebony tarantula.

Commencing: The Fall Crawl.

Reel via @open_space_authority

But don’t bug out too much, tarantulas are docile creatures + popular pets. They may bite if you don’t keep your distance, but their venom is non-toxic and comparable to a bee sting.

So, as you hike our city’s trails , keep an eye out and you may catch one of these (not-so-creepy) crawlers. 👀

Learn eight more fun tarantula facts on Open Space Authority’s website .

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Alyson Chuyang
Alyson is based in San Jose, CA, and helped launch SJtoday in February 2022. She graduated from San Jose State, where she reported on the city’s arts + culture scene for her alma mater’s paper, The Spartan Daily. You can find her scouting new South Bay eateries or thrifting around town.
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