Since they're docile and harmless to people, California ebony tarantulas have become popular pets. Giant crab spiders are ...

Do you have a pet spider or tarantula? Or maybe a more common pet like a dog or cat? If so, take the science-based Pet Personality Test to see how well you know your little friend.

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a ‘giant’ species of Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world’s deadliest. Nicknamed ‘Big Boy’, the species was originally found by Kane ...