Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

Pound-for-pound, grasshopper mice are among the fiercest predators in the desert borderlands, and they’re unfazed by venomous ...

Arizona may not have any ocean-front property. But if you're looking for a beachy getaway, the Grand Canyon State still has you covered. Lake Havasu City is tucked along a bend of the Colorado ...

Like many other regions, Ohio has a diverse spider population, including a few venomous species that command our attention. Recognizable for their intricate circular webs, they are skilled hunters who ...

The first occurrence of a dangerous spider known as the Black Widow has been confirmed in Slovakia. The adult female arrived in Slovakia from California in a shipment of machine parts goods. She also ...

Nevada's desert landscape is truly breathtaking. It's also home to several creatures, some of which you should definitely be on alert for.

the yellow sac spider (the only venomous spider in Germany), the feather-legged lace weaver (one of the few spiders without venom glands) and a mesothela (lived before the dinosaurs). The research ...

Shake out shoes, gloves, and towels before using them. Brown widow spiders are venomous, but they're considered much less dangerous than the black widow. Although brown widow venom is just as ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be ...

Otherwise, daddy longlegs are generally safe. Many people have heard the myth about daddy longlegs being one of the most poisonous spiders in the world. The myth states that, though these ...