For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy or remove ...

Black widow spiders, known for their potent venom and distinctive markings, prefer dark, undisturbed areas for nesting and ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The U.S. National Weather Service in the Tampa Bay area spotted what seemed like a black widow, only for it to turn out to be a brown widow. How were they able to tell the ...

A bite from this arachnid won't give you as many problems as black widow bites, but it's still no fun. [Shutterstock/Courtesy] Israeli researchers have discovered that brown widow spiders, a global ...

Male and female black widow spiders exhibit striking sexual dimorphism. Females are significantly larger, darker, and possess ...