The spider is so large, its fangs could pierce and deliver their lethal ... If untreated, a single bite can kill a small child within 15 minutes and an adult within three days.

Generally, spiders want to avoid humans and are much more scared of us than vice versa, meaning they will only bite as a ...

With eight very long legs, the ability to dart like lightning, and the name "hunts man", it's no wonder this iconic Australian arachnid is as feared ...

Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction ... capability to penetrate human skin with their fangs. However, certain species possess both the strength ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists.

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 ...

Only 10 species currently in the country have the fangs and jaw muscles needed to ... 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites which is four times as many as a decade ago and ...