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Image of a Oklahoma Brown Tarantula (also called a Texas Brown Tarantula)
Oklahoma Brown Tarantula. Photo: squamatologist

La Junta Tarantula Migration – September

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If you happen to be a spider-lover, make sure to head to La Junta this fall! Each year, from September through early October, the Oklahoma brown tarantula, most common in Southeast Colorado, comes out with a procession of male counterparts with the single mission of finding a mate.

As the weather starts to cool in fall, thousands of tarantulas can be observed near sunset as they are on the move across the open space towards their future mates. It’s a parade you don’t want to miss! But fair warning, if eight-legged creatures aren’t your cup of tea, you might simply choose to visit at a different time of the year.

Helpful Viewing Tips

  • A warm and non-windy day in September is the best time to view the migration.
  • Tarantula activity increases in the hour before sunset.
  • The ideal place for viewing these arachnids is on Highway 109 in the Comanche National Grassland.
  • Vogel Canyon is a popular destination for viewing because it’s equipped with trails, facilities, and picnic shelters.
  • Sierra Vista & Timpas Picnic Area and Delhi and also good viewing areas.

Additionally, if you’d like to add a beautiful, fall driving route to add to your adventure, take La Junta to Timpas (on HWY 350). Go east on County Road N then turn south on County Road 25. Proceed east on Forest Service Road 2200, then head north on HWY 109 back to La Junta.

Details

Address: La Junta, CO

Date: September – early October | An hour before sunset

Phone: (719) 384-2181

Admission: Free

Website: visitlajunta.net…

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