A spider bite can look minor, then shift quickly. Fast care, follow-up, and calm decisions protect recovery when symptoms ...

Poisonous Spiders of South Carolina originally appeared on Dengarden. In case you don't know, almost all spiders are capable of producing venomous bites. But in South Carolina, there are really only ...

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 ...

There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia. Confusion over the Big Boy ...

Among the most venomous animals in the world, it is not surprising that snakes snatch the top spots. Depending on the species ...

While most spiders in the home and business are harmless, the presence of venomous species can pose serious risks, making it crucial to identify and manage them effectively. Alabama is home to two of ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have evolved strong toxins to hunt prey, defend themselves, or deter would-be ...

A: Cats are especially sensitive to the toxin of the black widow spider, the most venomous spider in North America.

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

A single drawing from a 94-year-old scientific paper has revived interest in one of the more roundabout ways a spider preps its dinner. First swathe a fruit fly or ...

Venom from the deadly funnel-web spider could soon be the key to preventing damage from heart attacks and strokes, as a “promising” Queensland trial enters its first clinical phase for the treatment.