Spider bites, while often minor, can lead to severe reactions from species like black widows and brown recluses. Prompt first ...

Wolf spiders and tarantulas are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, as are almost all spiders.

After researchers published their findings of two different spider species peacefully cohabiting in a giant colony nestled in ...

Mud daubers get their name from their habit of using mud to build their nests, while most wasp species use wood pulp for nest ...

Black widows are one of the most common venomous spider species in the U.S., but where do they live and how do you avoid ...

While the Joro spider season, which spans from August to October, is over, these creepy crawlies can still pop up ...

Spider may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many, but the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might ...

Male and female black widow spiders exhibit striking sexual dimorphism. Females are significantly larger, darker, and possess the iconic red hourglass, indicating their dominance and reproductive role ...

While they may look similar to the invasive Joro spiders, these common arachnids not only help pollinators, they keep pests ...