Creepy crawlers deserve love too. ❤️

According to the Open Space Authority, September-October is tarantula mating season in Santa Clara Valley — also known as the 'Fall Crawl.'🕷️

There are 850+ known tarantula species, but the most common you'll find in the area is the Aphonopelma eutylenum, or the California ebony tarantula.

Commencing: The Fall Crawl. | Reel via @open_space_authority

But don't bug out too much, tarantulas are docile creatures + popular pets. They may bite if you don't keep your distance, but their venom is non-toxic and comparable to a bee sting.

So, as you hike our city's trails, keep an eye out and you may catch one of these (not-so-creepy) crawlers. 👀

Learn eight more fun tarantula facts on Open Space Authority's website.