Brown recluse spiders are small and quite shy, but capable of delivering deadly bites. Learn about what to do if you get ...

PRIMARY school staff were horrified last week when they discovered a venomous spider nestled in their banana delivery. Kitchen staff at a Cambridgeshire school found the giant huntsman spider between ...

Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

Massachusetts is home to dozens of species of spiders but luckily, most are not dangerous to humans. Massachusetts is home to just one spider that is harmful to humans: the black widow. Other common ...

There are approximately 3,100 orb weaver spider species across the globe, but none of them pose any threat or harm to humans. Orb weavers are also not known to be aggressive spiders and would rather ...

Comic Con fans, buckle up: at New York Comic Con 2025, Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man & His Venomous Friends’ panel delivered shocking symbiote reveals that left the crowd buzzing. From twisted crossovers to ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

Small, swift, and venomous, certain spiders rank among Earth’s most dangerous predators. Take the infamous Black Widow, known for sometimes killing and eating their male partners, or the hairy wolf ...

Those giant, flying spiders you've been having nightmares about still haven't been found in Kentucky, but they're spreading in the U.S. Joro spiders can release venom, but they do not bite unless they ...

The Joro spider, an invasive species from Asia, has been spotted in several U.S. states, including Tennessee. Female Joro spiders can grow to be the size of a human palm, while males are significantly ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for the public's help tracking down huge venomous bright yellow spiders. The national park said the Joro Spider, originally from East ...