Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

Although most spider bites are not substantially venomous to humans, the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, can cause significant cutaneous injury. These spiders are common inhabitants of homes ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Did you just see a common house spider in your kitchen cabinet or one of South Carolina’s more dangerous arachnids? The Palmetto State has four different types of spiders with venomous bites. But how ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

No one likes to talk about them, yet they are always there. The eight-legged critters are not particularly pleasant to look at or hold but are present in our lives nonetheless. The most common reasons ...