Mating season….begins as the male tarantulas come out to find females. During the early fall months the male tarantulas make their debut. This year I have seen quite a large number walking – very very slowly. While these creatures seem frightful they really are pretty harmless. We have seen several around our home this year, the one in the photos is a prime example climbing on our courtyard wall. They are however HUGE measuring 5 to 7 inches across. Since I am not a native of New Mexico the first time I saw one it really unnerved me a bit. Now that I have been a resident for almost 14 years I find it exciting to see them. Watch out for swerving cars as people attempt to let them cross the road!
~Mindy Prokos, ABR, Associate Broker
