Animal Crossing: New Horizons - How to catch a Tarantula

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players control of an island teeming with life. There are various animals to catch, including fish, bugs, and wasps. One such rare creepy-crawly is the Tarantula. This spider is most sought after in Animal Crossing: New Horizons since it trades for 8000 bells. They are, however, fierce and will attack players if they get near them. Note that a bite causes respawn at home.

You will need a net to catch a Tarantula. When players spot the critter, they should read their net by holding the A button and then start approaching it. When the Tarantula spots you, it lifts its legs in an attacking stance. This is a cue for you to stop moving. Players can start approaching it again when Tarantula relaxes and swings before it can attack.

Tarantula is a dangerous creature in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and can be found in the Northern Hemisphere from November to April. From May to October, they can be caught in the Southern Hemisphere. These creatures appear at night, i.e., between 7:00 pm and 4:00 am.

Tarantula moves fast the moment it notices a player approaching it. If players get caught, they will have to repeat this journey, which will take them more time, especially if they have ventured far from home. As a workaround, players can dig a series of holes with sufficient space between them to be able to move.

In this scenario, when the spider decides to chase a player, it will fall short and cannot keep up. Players can leverage this opening to quickly swing the net without worrying about the Tarantula’s attack.

Another way to hunt for Tarantula is to head to ’Tarantula Island.' That’s the name fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons gave the mystery island where Tarantulas spawn. The island is a rare