The new species is a kind of trapdoor spider, a spider known for creating borrows underground with hinged doors.

Black widow spiders, known for their potent venom and distinctive markings, prefer dark, undisturbed areas for nesting and ...

Have you ever wondered whether a tarantula bite could kill you? Here's everything you should know about nursing a bite wound.

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged ...

Black widows, infamous for their shiny black bodies and the red hourglass pattern seen on adult females, deliver a painful ...

For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy or remove ...

A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite study of its kind, tested whether Joro spiders ...

Two studies released Oct. 22 say the spooky-looking yellow Joro spiders in SC aren't so scary after all, with their bites ...

A reptile expert has shared his fears that a deadly spider species could invade the UK. Chris Newman, Director of the ...

Tarantula bites appear frightening, but scientists confirm they rarely endanger humans. Their venom is weak, causing mild ...

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth, a K-State Extension Entomologist, four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the ...