The spider is so large, its fangs could pierce and deliver their lethal venom through a human fingernail, zoo keepers said. Sydney funnel-web spiders ( Atrax robustus ) are some of the most ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

Because these spiders are so dangerous, groups like the Australian Reptile Park have created programs where they milk the spider’s fangs. They then use the venom to synthesize antivenom.

Regal jumping spiders are masterful hunters with their athletic leaps, sharp fangs and lethal venom. Regal jumping spiders train themselves from childhood to become masterful hunters. From the day ...

Most spiders’ two little fangs used for biting would barely leave a mark big enough to spot. “Most of the bites people think are spider bites are not probably spider bites,” says Dimitrov.

Spider fangs reveal surprises A study coordinated by the University of Trento has revealed why spiders are capable of cutting very strong and tough materials such as their own silk, carbon or Kevlar® ...

The spider is so large, its fangs could pierce and deliver their lethal venom through a human fingernail, zoo keepers said. Sydney funnel-web spiders ( Atrax robustus ) are some of the most ...