The Black Widow spider is not to be messed with. This highly venomous spider is feared by many—but, as this identification guide proves, if you're sensible, you can avoid getting bitten by one of ...

Did you just see a common house spider in your kitchen cabinet or one of South Carolina’s more dangerous arachnids? The Palmetto State has four different types of spiders with venomous bites. But how ...

Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go to great lengths to avoid or get rid of them. Is it their otherworldly appearance? A concern about being bitten by a poisonous type or simply the idea of “creepy, ...

Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...

This will get your spidey sense tingling: There’s a type of spider that looks like a black widow—but packs a much less potent bite. False widow spiders resemble their infamous cousins, black widow ...

Spiders aren’t for everyone. Some people may find them terrifying, but others may find their natural beauty stunning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist suggests that spiders be ...