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

The good news is that most spiders can't bite humans. But the bad news? Some spider bites can be dangerous and, rarely, even deadly. So, is your bug bite is actually a spider bite? It’s not always ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

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 ...

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 ...

Black widow spiders are a scary site and the venomous females bite when threatened. You'll need to gear up and use this humane method to safely remove them.

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.

Avoiding unsupervised access into areas where spiders are likely to build webs will greatly reduce your pet’s chance of encountering one. Texas A&M University While Spider-Man may have developed ...

In Argentina in the mid-1940s, a rural school teacher named Jorge Washington Ábalos and a brave group of women collected black widow spiders to help develop a new antivenom formulation. They were ...