Everyone knows to watch their step around a black widow—including predatory birds. A new study shows that birds know to avoid the spiders based on their bright red markings. Meanwhile, the ...

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.

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 ...

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?

Black widow spiders, or Latrodectus mactans, are a type of venomous spider species known for their shiny black torsos and the red hourglass-shaped marks on their abdomens. Each year, more than ...

How to Identify a Black Widow Spider There's probably a specific image that comes to mind when you picture a black widow spider: A large, shiny, black spider with a red hourglass on its belly.

Black Widow Black widows are shiny black bodies and a distinctive red hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen. They typically inhabit dark, sheltered locations like sheds, garages, and ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

When Lacey A. Bluemel saw her first black widow spider tucked beneath a woodpile at her East Falmouth home back in October 2023, she hoped it would be her last.

Male and female black widow spiders exhibit striking differences. Females are larger, with glossy black bodies and a red hourglass marking, while male ...

Black Widow Black widows are shiny black bodies and a distinctive red hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen.