If you come across a spider and it’s not causing any harm, I would leave it alone. Spiders can truly help with many things on ...

(NEXSTAR) — As the onset of summer nears, so too do warmer temperatures and mating season for many of the nearly 900 spider species in Texas. Even though you’re unlikely to cross paths with many of ...

We don't need another reason to hate hurricane season, but it appears research is going to give us another one anyway. According to a study published in the journal "Nature Ecology and Evolution," ...

Wolf spiders have a reputation for being intimidating, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast, hairy, and large enough to make anyone jump when one scurries across the floor. In Australia and the ...

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 ...

Scientists have discovered two new spiders with truly bizarre camouflage: not only do they look like bird poop, but they ...

The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and ...

According to the news release, KFD personnel found the hiker able to walk but visibly in distress. With medical assessment underway, he was air-evacuated by helicopter to a softball field in Waimea on ...

The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on ...

A new spider was just found in the sands of Southern California, but scientists are already worried about the long-term ...

So, why am I talking about spiders in December? The main reason is now that it’s finally a bit chilly outside, we aren’t the only ones seeking a warm place to get out of the cold. Some of them are ...