While pop culture might make you believe that spider bites give you supernatural powers and turn you into Spider-Man, the reality of a spider bite can be redness, swelling and surgeries. Read on to ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...

Giant forest spiders are among the largest web-building spiders found in wooded habitats and are often noticed because of their size and massive webs. Their appearance can be alarming, especially when ...

ATLANTA — They may look intimidating, but researchers say the bite of the bright yellow Joro spider is nothing to fear. A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite ...

Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

Redding residents are used to seeing wildlife on the city's maze of hiking trails and surrounding national forest, but some animals have a "mi casa es tu casa" attitude about human territory. While ...