The brown widow spider, Latrodectus geometricus, is an urban invasive species that generally lives under garbage cans, in fences, and around buildings. This study compared behaviors of the ...

Six venomous spiders reside in Mississippi, including three variations of the widow spider. The most medically significant spider bites come from black widows and brown recluses. Many suspected ...

Black widow spiders, or latrodectus, are deadly and inconspicuous eight-legged creatures. Grant said a black widow's venom is full of toxins that, while rarely deadly, can cause severe pain.

Six venomous spiders reside in Mississippi, including three variations of the widow spider. The most medically significant spider bites come from black widows and brown recluses. Many suspected spider ...