Tag: Spiders
-
Walk among hundreds of spiders at upcoming exhibit near Denver
—
by
Sara Stevens was not keen on spiders when she started at Butterfly Pavilion. “My background was marine biology,” said the director of animal collections at the Westminster zoo of invertebrates. “My office had like 200 tarantulas in it. So it was a little stressful at first.” Like so many adults, she harbored what she considered…
-
Seeing more black widows in Denver this spring? Here’s why you shouldn’t panic
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As spring rolls in, Denverites are opening sheds and brushing the dust off of kayaks, climbing gear and tents in preparation for the warm days ahead. But before you grab your paddle, experts warn, make sure you check for black widows. Black widows, a “timid”…