Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful ...