Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Black widow spiders strike fear into the hearts of many people. You've probably heard that the small black spiders with the distinctive red hourglass under their midsection can kill you with one bite.

Many people have a fear of spiders, and black widows (Latrodectus) are some of the scariest arachnids to spot. The classic black body and red hourglass marking of female black widow spiders might ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider ...