Oklahoma wildlife
Texas brown tarantula
Aphonopelma hentzi
Males migrate across prairies at dusk in fall.
See the Texas brown tarantula up close
Best months
Sep · Oct
Best seen at dusk in September-October on warm evenings; check the official report for peak migration.
Where to look
Black Mesa State Park & Preserve (Kenton, OK)Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Lawton, OK)
Conservation status
Common in Oklahoma grasslands, stable
Good to know
Why do Texas brown tarantulas migrate?
Males migrate to find females for mating, covering up to several miles at dusk.
Are Texas brown tarantulas dangerous?
No, they have mild venom and rarely bite; they are not aggressive.
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