Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the ...

Researchers have highlighted a new type of mind-altering parasite that takes over spiders and changes how they act.

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...

A new zombie pathogen has been discovered in Ireland. This insidious fungus infects cave spiders and alters their behavior to ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...

The world's most venomous spider is a frightening creature that's killed 13 people, with experts warning that it could "kill a toddler in five minutes". Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider ...

The first signs of a black widow spider bite are usually a pinprick sensation, minor swelling, redness and a target-shaped sore, Medline Plus explains. Within 15 minutes to an hour of getting the bite ...

Grass spiders are medium-sized spiders with a body length ranging from 0.3 to 0.75 inches (1 to 2 cm) and small fangs adorning the head region. They have long, slender legs covered in fine hairs ...

The good news is that most spiders can't bite humans. But the bad news? Some spider bites can be dangerous and, rarely, even deadly. So, is your bug bite is actually a spider bite? It’s not ...