Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found throughout the U.S., very few pose a direct threat to humans. Spider bites are rare, and medically significant incidents are even less common, ...

You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer this summer — and it could be the most prevalent spider living in your home. “In my ...

The garden spider is a very common type of spider that lives all over the Northern Hemisphere. They live in various outdoor habitats, so chances are good that you’ve seen one before without realizing ...

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the ...

Bug bites are common and can come from bedbugs, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures. Many bites require nothing more than wound care at home, but others require medical attention. Share on ...

Ok my wife thinks she knows about this spider but does not know what it is. I ask for you help in identifying the spider. The 5th picture appears to be a different species of the 2nd spider. I think ...

Caveat: I have no idea about spiders. Could be a female redback spider, if you're in Australia (pics of male). That would be bad news. The markings are similar but the whole thing looks shorter and ...