The brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) is a relatively small spider (about the size of a quarter) with a big reputation. These spiders are blamed for thousands of "spider bites" annually in the ...

Brown recluse spiders prefer warm climates and are usually found in the central and southern United States. They often live in dark, sheltered areas, such as piles of wood, leaves, or rocks.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (NEWS10) – Four highly venomous spiders and six scorpions are in safe hands tonight. But earlier Saturday, they were found in a public restroom. This after someone abandoned ...

Over several months, researchers found and killed over 2,000 Loxosceles reclusa in the "highly infested" home.

Brown recluse spiders are the United States' most venomous arachnids, and their webs have a distinct look. Here's what to keep an eye out for in your yard.

Brown recluse spiders live in an area spanning southeastern Nebraska to southwestern Ohio, south to northwestern Georgia and into Texas (red). Occurrences outside this range are very rare.

Brown recluse spiders aren't native to that part of Florida. The notion of poisonous spiders that live in people's houses creates a hysteria even in places that aren't brown-recluse habitat.

Swollen: Brown recluse spider bites don’t usually cause significant swelling unless they’re on the face or feet. Exudative: Brown recluse bites don’t usually leak or cause exudate (pus).

Georgia-based singer Gabe Lustman spent five days in the hospital and nearly lost his leg due to a brown recluse spider bite. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatments.

Brown recluse spiders have small fangs and cannot bite through clothing. How to avoid bites Measures can be taken to avoid brown recluse bites, even if the spiders are living in your house.