How To Catch Spiders & Visit Tarantula Island In Animal Crossing New Horizons?

Here's a complete guide on How to catch Spiders and visit Tarantula Island in Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH).

Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) is one of the most amazing and pleasant games that all Nintendo Switch users can play. The game is filled with tons of awesome things to do along with catching creepy and dangerous bugs. Catching tarantula is one of the horrifying tasks that you will have to perform. The reason why you will need to catch them is because of their value. Catching them may feel like hell but they will sell for a lot of money (8,000 bells) meaning this is your chance to bath in riches in the game. In this article, we have mentioned everything that you will need to from How To Catch Spiders In Animal Crossing? to How To Vist Tarantula Island In ACNH?

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How To Catch Spiders In Animal Crossing New Horizons?

Tarantulas (spiders) are a rare bug found in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You will be able to spot them in the evening hours, between 7 pm and 4 am. To catch them you will require to have a Bug net with you. These spiders are available for specific months only, we have given the list of months that the spiders can be caught.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • November
  • December

How To Catch Spiders & Visit Tarantula Island In Animal Crossing New Horizons?

If you are scared of bugs then you better buckle up because catching these guys in the night is gonna be hella creepy. Follow the steps below to successfully capture a spider.

  1. Firstly you will need to roam around at night to catch these creepy bugs.
  2. Make sure you have your Bug Net with you.
  3. When you spot a Tarantula slowly walk towards it. If the spider turns around in your direction and raises the frontal leg do not make any move.
  4. During this time Press the A button which will make the Bug Net ready to use and will also slow down your movements.
  5. Once the tarantula lowers its legs (Meaning it’s no more on alert) then you are ready to go.
  6. Approach the spider slowly and once it is in the range of your net Release the A button to catch in your net.

Keep in mind to avoid getting bit by the tarantulas since you will immediately faint and be taken back home. You do not want to miss this opportunity since these bugs are rarely found and you may miss your golden opportunity of getting rich. Another way to get your hands on these spiders is by visiting a Mystery Island full of Tarantulas – and forcing them to spawn in special circumstances.

How To Vist Tarantula Island In Animal Crossing New Horizons?

If you are unable to find a tarantula on your island you will have to visit tarantula island in the game. To get to the tarantula island in Animal Crossing New Horizons you will have to use a Nook Miles ticket at night. Once you have used it’s completely random as to whether you’ll land on tarantula island or some other Mystery Island.

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Protip: Whenever you decide to go out during the night make sure you carry a Bug Net with you in case you end up running into a Tarantula. You can also shake trees sometimes these may have a Spider on them. If not then it will help you maybe obtain some other bug or a branch of the tree.