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Mexican Red Rump Tarantulas Face Survival Struggles During Mating Season in Florida
Posted by Cassius Montgomery in Environment
30Jul
Mexican Red Rump Tarantulas, introduced to Florida from the pet trade, struggle for survival during their mating season. These invasive spiders, preferring dry scrublands, face threats from mass pesticide use. Their future in Florida remains uncertain as male spiders die after mating and the population steadily drops.
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