While most female black widow spiders share the same black and red color scheme, some may have markings that barely resemble an hourglass -- or no markings at all.

The black widow spider is easily identified by its shiny black body and distinct red hourglass marking on the abdomen. True widows are found across the United States, South America, Africa, and ...

Black widow spiders are among the most feared spiders. Learn how to spot them, what their bites feel and look like, and how bites are treated..

Although the common name 'black widow spider' is most commonly used to refer to the three North American species best known for their dark coloration and red hourglass pattern, it is occasionally ...

1. Black widow spiders aren’t always black. Contrary to their name, not all black widow spiders are entirely black with a reddish hourglass mark on their abdomens.

A black widow spider shows off her characteristic hourglass markings. So, why does it seem more black widows are around and even inside right now?

Brown Widow A relative of the black widow, the brown widow has lighter-colored markings, pale legs with dark joints, and a yellow-orange hourglass marking on its abdomen.

Black widows are vanishing from certain regions of the U.S. Scientists found that a competitor, the brown widow, may largely be to blame for the iconic arachnid's decline.

How The Black Widow Got Her Venom On This Week (Spoilers) At San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, was going to be the new Venom, taking over from the Brocks.

A bite from a black widow can cause muscle pain, cramps, and in severe cases, paralysis of the diaphragm.

Black widow spiders, distinguished by their shiny black bodies and red hourglass markings, are one of the most venomous spiders in North America. However, their bite is rarely fatal to humans.

BLACK WIDOW spiders are known for the distinctive marking on their abdomens and their powerful venom. But how can you spot them, and are they dangerous? Here's all you need to know.