The Iowa State University Insect Zoo welcomed 169 baby tarantulas after being selected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to receive the confiscated spiders in February. This is the first time the Insect Zoo has received confiscated animals from USFWS. Ten of the four-week-old tarantulas were given to Reiman Gardens. The remaining 159 will be raised at ISU until large enough to be offered to other zoos. Half will stay with the Insect Zoo joining other venomous species of spiders and scorpions as permanent residents.
Trafficked Tarantulas Find Home At ISU
