As Halloween nears, Florida's spiders are stepping into the spotlight, not as villains but as misunderstood heroes of the ...

T hese Halloween snacks and appetizers are always a hit with everyone. Dishes like mummy hot dogs, spider deviled eggs, and ...

Two studies released Oct. 22 say the spooky-looking yellow Joro spiders in SC aren't so scary after all, with their bites ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.” That’s according to Dr. Lisa ...

Most spiders are content to hang out in their burrow or web, waiting for food to come to them, but this Brazilian spider uses a different strategy.

The marbled orbweaver, also known as the pumpkin orbweaver, is no creepy crawler. Never mind that it spins a web large enough to stretch across your face should you accidentally walk into one.

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. Know how to spot brown widows. Keep them away from your home, avoid a bite. What to know in ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

Christopher Terrell Nield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...