Is Comanche Grassland Tarantula Walkabout happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each fall mature male tarantulas (genus Aphonopelma, commonly A. hentzi/Colorado brown) leave their burrows and roam the Comanche National Grassland near La Junta, Colorado, searching for mates.
The event is seasonal and best observed around dusk during warm, calm nights in September and October.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Vogel Canyon Picnic Area (Comanche National Grassland) |
| Timpas Picnic Area / Sierra Vista trailhead (Comanche National Grassland) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.