OHIO (WJW)- In Ohio, all but one species of spider are venomous, but only two are considered dangerous to humans — the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse. Fortunately, experts say these spiders are ...

FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – It’s one of the largest spiders in Ohio and experts say it’s been known to cause more than a few people to panic, so it’s no surprise a picture of one posted to a local ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — EEK! If you are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) — Wildlife experts call it Ohio’s ...

Arachnophobia, the irrational fear of spiders, is widespread. Some estimates claim that about 6% of the population are arachnophobes. If you are one, my apologies for this column. But you’ve probably ...

Giant venomous flying spiders from Japan have made their way to the U.S. in recent years, and will likely infiltrate more states in 2024. Originally spotted in Georgia ten years ago, the arachnids are ...

A man in Ohio was shocked to find a dangerous spider in his produce as he prepared a meal. Jacob Vaughn was washing a head of broccoli in June when he noticed a spider crawl out from the top of the ...

HIRAM, Ohio (AP) - Most folks think they're creepy. But those who gathered at a northeast Ohio seminar over the weekend call them beautiful. Spider enthusiasts gathered at Hiram College over the ...

Arachnophobes, beware: a giant invasive spider may make its way to Ohio. But they're not here yet. Trichonephila clavata, known commonly as Joro spiders, are a large, yellow breed of arachnid that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s big. It’s venomous. It flies. And it’s spreading across the East Coast of the United States. It’s the Joro spider and its spread is causing “both fascination and concern” among ...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — EEK! If you are not a fan of spiders — this story may not be for you. But if you can appreciate the powerful role these tiny predators play in nature, then this arachnid is ...