The effects of spider bites are putting more people in hospital in England than 10 years ago, according to a freedom of information request by the Press Association. NHS figures show that there were ...

This video examines a funnel web spider species recently linked to concerning bite effects. Footage and analysis focus on venom composition, delivery, and how it compares to previously known spiders.

Wolf spiders have a reputation for being intimidating, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast, hairy, and large enough to make anyone jump when one scurries across the floor. In Australia and the ...

Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are a small spider species known for their violin-shaped markings and their ...

Even in Alabama, where spiders are common, the brown recluse has distinguishing features if you know what to look for. Roughly the size of a quarter, these spiders range in color from light tan to ...

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 ...

Come across a spider nest while spring cleaning? Most are good neighbors. Quiet. Free pest control. Brown recluses, however, are best appreciated at a distance. They're venomous, and they bite. Brown ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

Provisional NHS figures have shown there were 100 admissions due to “contact with or toxic effect of spiders” in the last ...