Members of the trek group spot a tarantula along the side of the trail. The tarantula excursions are careful to respect the habitat and the well-being of the tarantulas, but because the spiders move slowly and are primarily docile, it's easy to get up close for a better look.
Tarantula Trek at Mt Diablo State Park
From Ingrid Taylar, for About.com
Slowing Down for Tarantulas
Tarantula Trekkers at Mt. Diablo State Park
Photo © Ingrid TaylarPrev
- Tarantula Trek - Mt Diablo State Park
- Tarantula Trek Starting Point
- Wild Turkeys in Mt. Diablo State Park
- Zion Peak Rock Quarry - Mt. Diablo State Park
- Slowing Down for Tarantulas
- Mt. Diablo Tarantula Up Close
- Tarantula Blends in With the Rocks
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