Kansas is home to 3 dangerous spiders. Here's how to spot and avoid the creepy crawlers
While most spiders are venomous, only three found in Kansas pose a risk to humans.
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While most spiders are venomous, only three found in Kansas pose a risk to humans.
If you see a dozen giant hairy spiders crossing the road, don’t fret.
These are a few varieties you are likely to see as the creatures seek cooler spots.
The Texas brown tarantula, with a leg span of about 4 to 5 inches, typically makes the journey from late August to October once it reaches sexual maturity at around 10 years old.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) partnered with a local bird sanctuary and a school to provide homes for chimney swifts. KDWP Chickadee Checkoff program, Topeka Audubon Society members, and Topeka Collegiate School students and staff worked together to provide shelters for these often displaced birds, according to a KDWP press release.