In The Southeastern United States. Late fall, winter. Spiderlings Overwinter and are retained in late season egg-sacs until spring when they emerge. Spiderlings continue to grow into adults during the spring and summer. Some adult females will live through winter and produce multiple egg sacs although most will die during hard freezes.
Males die shortly after mating.
Males reach maturity after 54 to 88 days. Females reach maturity after 112 to 140 days. Many young will be eaten by predators and by their own siblings. Adult females generally live for 1 year while males live for about 4 months. Adult females can live without food for an average of 90 days.