Tag: Mexican Red Rump Tarantula

Mexican Red Rump Tarantulas Face Survival Struggles During Mating Season in Florida

30Jul
Mexican Red Rump Tarantulas Face Survival Struggles During Mating Season in Florida

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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