Tarantula Mating Season Begins, Hike Scheduled

From the National Park Service:

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - Rangers are beginning to notice an annual ritual. Male tarantulas have been seen crisscrossing trails in the Santa Monica Mountains in what appears to be a search of a mate. Females, which burrow underground, are known to await the males, but may reject some prospects.

To that end, a ranger will lead an easy sunset tarantula hike on Saturday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. on the trails of Rancho Sierra Vista. There’s no guarantee the spider species will be seen during the walk, but a pet one will be on display.

Meet at the main parking lot at Rancho Sierra Vista beyond the archway entrance at Potrero Road and Via Goleta in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.

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