While most spiders are harmless and even helpful in keeping insect populations in check, a few can pose risks to humans.

Looking for a unique, low-maintenance pet that also lives a long time? Don't be afraid of this spider - they might just ...

If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all ...

Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has welcomed three cute new residents — a trio of young Mexican spider monkeys who have ...

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

Thanks to science, the deadliest spider in the world revealed a long-held secret that could have implications for those who ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...

With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is good to know what action you should take if you are bitten.

With eight very long legs, the ability to dart like lightning, and the name "hunts man", it's no wonder this iconic Australian arachnid is as feared ...

Generally, spiders want to avoid humans and are much more scared of us than vice versa, meaning they will only bite as a ...