Over the next few weeks, thousands of hairy, eight-legged creatures will leave their burrow across the eastern plains in search of love.   

It’s that time of year again—Colorado’s tarantula “migration” is underway.   

This time of year, male tarantulas in the southeast part of the state will leave the safety of their burrows to search for females, who stay hidden in their own holes. When the males find a female’s burrow, they drum their legs at the entrance—like rapid, soft knocking on the front door—and wait for the female to come out.   

The males don’t live long after mating. Death by predator, car or starvation typically follows. And in some cases, if the female is cranky, she may eat him.   

The “migration” will continue through early October.   

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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