Poisonous Spiders of South Carolina originally appeared on Dengarden. In case you don't know, almost all spiders are capable of producing venomous bites. But in South Carolina, there are really only ...

There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia. Confusion over the Big Boy ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Finding a spider in a pair of shoes, a laundry basket, or in a closet is never a pleasant experience. As Australia is famous for its diverse creatures and its frightening spiders, people that live in ...

While most spiders in the home and business are harmless, the presence of venomous species can pose serious risks, making it crucial to identify and manage them effectively. Alabama is home to two of ...

Quick Take Achieving survival after a Redback bite once required 1 specific intervention to prevent a fatal outcome. The ...

Let’s say you’re on safari in Southern Africa. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so you soak in the sights, traipsing through the sandy shores of Namibia. It’s beautiful, even epic, but dangers ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

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 ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

SOMERSBY, Australia (CNN) - A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed into a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the largest of its kind they’d ever seen. Fittingly named ...

A single drawing from a 94-year-old scientific paper has revived interest in one of the more roundabout ways a spider preps its dinner. First swathe a fruit fly or ...