Although they are rare, spider bites can happen. And even a nibble from a house spider can leave an uncomfortable welt. Here are some of the most common house spiders you might see in or outside ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

As the weather grows warmer, more spiders will begin to appear. Here are the 10 venomous spiders in Louisiana and typical reactions to poisonous bites.

As Europe’s biggest ever spider arrives in the UK in a batch of olives from Cordoba in southern Spain, we take a look at the ...

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

Different regions house various spider species, each with unique characteristics and behaviors. Medical research continues to advance our understanding of spider bites and their treatment.

Spiders often trigger fear, with one in four French people admitting to being afraid of them. When one scurries across the living room, even the bravest might instinctively reach for a slipper.

Harry Bolton, 19, was said to have died from sepsis following the bite in his shared student house, where the students had already complained about spider invasions. Although not directly ...

For instance, a student from the University of Hull died after being bitten by a spider in October last year, an inquest into his death has found. Harry Bolton, 19, was said to have died from sepsis ...