A venomous spider is currently mating and laying its eggs around Kansas, which means you could be seeing it more frequently under your firewood piles, inside electrical boxes, in garage corners and ...

In the spider world, even predators are hunted. Biologists in regions of the Southern U.S. noticed that the iconic black widow spider — known for its telltale hourglass mark and venomous bite — often ...

As leaves crunch under our feet, darkness descends earlier each day and Halloween draws near, spider shaming is on the rise. This time of year in particular, spiders are maligned as ugly, dangerous ...

Black widow spiders are among the most notorious arachnids in the U.S., known for their potent venom and distinctive appearance. A bite from a black widow can cause muscle pain, cramps, and in severe ...

Black widow spiders are no stranger to Colorado, but does it seem like there are always more around this time of year? The weather gets cooler and temperatures start dropping below freezing, so it ...

You were working in your garden or cleaning out a closet and now you’re feeling pain on the back of your hand. It looks like there could be some swelling or redness around the spot where it hurts.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am concerned that some of the black, shiny spiders could be black widows. Are black widow spiders dangerous ...