Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

When it comes to spiders, two names in particular tend to spark the most fear: the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these spiders have earned a reputation as being among the most feared ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — There are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While some of nature's creatures are welcome additions to your garden, such as pollinators like ...

"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 ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

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 ...

Just as the weather starts to turn, the spiders begin to come out. Spider season has arrived for western Washington. “I moved from a place that had its fair share of different, more dangerous spiders, ...