Texas is home to some of the creepiest, crawliest, and otherwise oddest animals on the planet. We introduce you to them in What in Tarnation?!, an occasional series. I have a confession to make. From ...
Wolf spiders (Lycosidae) and tarantulas (Theraphosidae) are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, ...
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Wolf spiders often make a home in piles of wood, garages or humid basements so they can catch their prey. AMNH/R. Mickens USA TODAY NETWORK As the weather heats up in the summertime, wolf spiders ...
A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...
The diminutive spider measures in at less than a quarter of an inch in size and was discovered on a remote nature preserve Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has ...
Wolf spiders are straight out of a horror movie with their hairy bodies and long spiny legs. The arachnids are common everywhere in the country, including Texas. While there’s no concrete “wolf spider ...
As the weather heats up in the summertime, wolf spiders hunting for their prey might be making a space in your home. Encountering one of these spiders, which can range in size from a half inch to two ...