Did you know that Colorado has its own species of tarantula? CNHP ecologist Renée Rondeau took these photos of our endemic tarantula, Aphonopelma coloradanum, in Pueblo County last fall.
Now, now, he’s just as scared of you as you are of him.
These large furry spiders may be seen in the southeastern corner of the state, as far north as Colorado Springs, especially during the mating season from late August through November. Most tarantulas out and about are mature males, looking for mature females.
Gee, Renée, what’s that moving around in your backpack?
