Patricia Shields claims her landlord won't let her out of her lease, even though her apartment is infested with venomous spiders ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine venom effects, immune responses, and safe reactions following a tarantula bite.

Skeptical toxologists say MRSA bacteria more likely caused infection. May 24, 2010— -- By the time Victoria Franklin called her twin sister to take her to the hospital in Atlanta on April 9, her ...

If you suffer from arachnophobia, this is the time of year when you’re most likely to run into one of your worst nightmares: a tarantula. It’s mating season for most of the 29 species of tarantulas in ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

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 ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...

If you suffer from arachnophobia, this is the time of year when you're most likely to run into one of your worst nightmares: a tarantula. It's mating season for most of the 29 species of tarantulas in ...