While most of the over 3,500 spider species in the United States are harmless to humans, a select few possess venom potent enough to pose medical concerns. This article explores sixteen of the most ...

Another widow spider, the southern black widow, shares similar characteristics and habitats with the western widow. Its venomous bite can cause severe discomfort but is seldom fatal, thanks to ...

The best places to watch the tarantula migration in Colorado are Highways 109, 10, and 350, which are located near La Junta.

RICHARD: I am only surprised that, in trigger-happy America, orders have not gone out to the National Guard in deserted, fire-threatened LA neighbourhoods ... thought that spiders in this country ...

These bears typically meander their way through the park in either late August or September, as they move down from the nearby La ... spider and giant hairy scorpion. These are the only two ...

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

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

Australia has a reputation for venomous wildlife, particularly spiders. A good part of that reputation comes from the deadly Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus. This particular spider has ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday, ...

That’s where the venom comes in. I am sorry to say that almost all spiders are venomous. In fact, if a creature is venomous, odds are good that it’s a spider; according to Nelson, there are ...