The tarantula, later named Parker, was identified as a Mexican red rump. It is is about four months old. “Once this little guy matures to adulthood, it can be determined whether it is actually a ...

Exotic arachnids aren't often seen in the wild, but this red rump Mexican tarantula was spotted walking through a Welsh park. A passerby spotted the creepy-crawly by Garth Park ball court in ...

The tarantula, later named Parker, was identified as a Mexican red rump. It is about four months old and relatively harmless. The ISPCA welcomed the unusual guest to their Donegal Animal ...

Parker is a Mexican red rump and is "relatively harmless". The gender of the four-month-old creepy crawly is unknown and ISPCA experts say they won't know until the tarantula reaches adulthood.

They saw several tarantulas along the way, including the Mexican red rump - with one deciding to hitch a ride back to the UK. James said: "I think it was in [the jeans] for a couple days at least.