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

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Wolf spiders have a reputation for being intimidating, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast, hairy, and large enough to make anyone jump when one scurries across the floor. In Australia and the ...

These giant spiders are invading Georgia and making big yellow webs. Here’s what to know about them and how to deal with them ...

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

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

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

That's the general consensus among arachnologists about spiders in British Columbia. Even the most dangerous local spider ...