There are many species with pretty scary defensive (and offensive) tactics, such as venom. These species in particular can be ...

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 ...

The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

One of the most infamous spiders in Colorado, the black widow is easy to recognize by its shiny black body and the red ...

These are tiny spiders. Female redback spiders are about 0.4 inches (10 mm), while male redback spiders are much smaller, only about 0.11 to 0.16 inches (3 to 4 mm). Female redback spiders are ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

They’re venomous cannibals, hiding in our homes. With something like fifteen quadrillion spiders around, we can’t escape them ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The bite of any spider has the potential to be dangerous. The following people should seek emergency care after a spider bite: Getting rid of brown widow spiders is similar to getting rid of other ...