Are there swarms/schools of tarantulas in Nevada?

Question

My family and I are moving to the LV area. An old co-worker once told me that on the highways in Nevada, there are big swarms/schools of tarantulas. I was absolutely frightened when they told me as I am deathly afraid of spiders.
They said that these big schools of tarantulas migrate across the desert and all you can see is this big black shadow which is all of the spiders.

Well since I am moving to Nevada, I am starting to worry. I know it sounds silly but is this whole thing about the tarantulas true? Are there really big school of tarantulas that roam the desert?

Answer 1

i saw a swarm cross I 8 in Az in the middle of the night once ..... it was pretty amazing.. I lived in Vegas for a few years and never saw one tarantula in town... they are out in the desert but you dont have much to worry about....they are nocturnal and usually only come out at night and avoid ppl ... one year we can swarmed by crickets there

Answer 2

Tarantula Migration Nevada

Answer 3

I live in southern CA and we have loads of tarantulas in the late spring-early fall, mostly males looking for mates. I've never seen them traveling together, but I imagine it's not too rare in places where daytime heat is high. Tarantulas are night creatures though and tend to be sparse in populated areas. Most species here in the US are virtually harmless. I've had several as pets, all local species and all docile and handleable. They are only aggressive when they feel vulnerable and even then, they'd rather escape than try to bite. My current female is about 11 years old now and will sit in an open palm if permitted. :) I really don't think you have anything to worry about, just don't go driving down deserted desert highways at night. ^_~

Answer 4

I've lived in Las Vegas for almost five years and have never seen a Tarantula. I have seen Black Widows, however, but not swarms of them. I was surprised to find out that killer bees have made their way here, although I have never encountered any. Don't worry about it too much, and hire an exterminatior for the ants and cockaroaches that you will see a lot more of. Nevada rocks!

Answer 5

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There's one species of tarantula you could expect to find in northern Nevada -- Aphonopelma iodius. In all likelihood, they're year-round residents, but they're probably not very common (the area appears to be close to the edge of their range). As for when tarantulas are most likely to be seen, they're primarily nocturnal. Between June and December, males roam in search of mates.

Answer 6

I lived most of my life in Nevada, a little town outside the Vegas Valley, and I saw 3 tarantulas in town ever, and only a few outside of town. And I was considered the local beast tamer, so my neighbors would call me if one had gotten into their yard.

Tarantulas almost never come close to populations, you might see a group when you're on a dirt powerline road or a lonely highway...

I've seen them migrating in California, too. I get out of my car and help move the stragglers more quickly across... I've never seen a group of more than about 50 individuals, and they are very intent on getting wherever it is, they would never bother you. I think your friend is trying to scare you.

Answer 7

Tarantulas tend to be solitary creatures. They may come together in larger groups to mate or perhaps to migrate in search of food, but normally you wouldn't see more than one of them at a time. They also prefer to avoid humans and move around at night.

Answer 8

I live in LV and I've seen this 5 times so yes it happens. Stay away from re rock in spring and you won't meet up with them.

Answer 9

No. The swarms of scorpians keep them scattered.