Tarantulas are literally coming from underground around the San Francisco area!
So why is this happening? Warmer-than-usual weather in Northern California is causing the phenomenon. A lot of male tarantulas are roving the area in search of single ladies. Typically, the male tarantulas have already mated and perished at this point in the season
Hikers have been encountering these males, who are up to 4 inches in length! They’ve also been seen in roads and parks. I'm no longer going to San Francisco... EVER.
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