The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S.. What are their habitats? Know how to prevent a bite.

On Boxing Day in 2018, an Australian family experienced a moment of disbelief when they stumbled upon a colossal redback spider within the confines of their home. The arachnid, resembling the size of ...

Found predominantly in Australia, mouse spiders prefer burrowing habitats but can occasionally venture out. Although their venom is similar to the deadly funnel-web spider, they are less aggressive. A ...

Redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti), also known as Australian black widows, tend to live in areas where humans are around and often find shelter in junk piles, sheds and toilets. They can live ...

“A redback spider takes on a baby brown snake yesterday in a backyard ... “100 redbacks around the house over 1 brown snake,” while another noted: “Only in Australia, where everything is food for ...

55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders have been identified, expanding the family of burrow-making spiders such as tarantulas and funnel webs. Source: Queensland Museum The research spanned ...

A newly discovered fossilized giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales is captivating both scientists and the public. This ...