It’s come to our attention that there are those walking among us who fear the possibility of encountering a nest of spider ...

Jumping spiders are common spiders worldwide. There are 300 species found in the United States. While they can bite—usually only when they feel threatened—jumping spiders do not generally pose harm to ...

A shopper got a shock when a strange bulge on a bunch of bananas burst open releasing dozens of deadly creatures. Nick Southam, 49, was shocked to discover the lethal Brazilian wandering spiders had ...

Wolf spiders are venomous, but their bites rarely cause people to become seriously ill. And having these little arachnids around can be very beneficial. Because they eat insects like ants ...

Many people who sustain a bite from a black widow will not initially know that a spider bite occurred. For example, they may present to the emergency department with chest or abdominal pain or ...

Laura Schober is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked ...

While bites and infections can be confused, there are ways to tell them apart. This article explains the key differences between MRSA and insect and spider bites. It also describes treatments and ...

These spiders are not dangerous for humans and pets, as they don’t generally bite. But they can bite if they feel threatened or in danger of being squashed. If you are bitten, jumping spider ...