While spiders are often misunderstood creatures, not all of them are harmful. In the United States alone, there are over ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

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 ...

Spending the summer outdoors means running into a variety of crawling and slithering creatures, whether it's at the lake, on the forest floor or wrapped around your front porch light. While running ...

Black widow spiders, known for their potent venom and distinctive markings, prefer dark, undisturbed areas for nesting and ...

Enormous, invasive Joro spiders could spread across the Northeast, a study says. And they're not expected to disappear anytime soon. Since their initial sightings in Georgia in 2013 and 2014, their ...