ST. LOUIS – Harry Bell is sharing his frightening ordeal after being bitten by a brown recluse spider. Bell was bitten last week on his left leg, most likely in the middle of the night.

A black widow bite can cause a sharp ... leading to ulceration or necrosis. Though a brown recluse bite is rarely fatal, the ...

This Mississippi critter is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States and its bite is far from cute. The unfortunately named puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis) is also known ...

Missouri is home to venomous spiders, including the brown recluse and black widow, whose bites require medical attention. Standing water should be minimized to reduce mosquito breeding grounds ...

If it bites you and you die, it's venomous. If you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. There are 6 dangerous snakes in Mississippi. What we know.

It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild, similar to a wasp sting. However in rare cases, hospital treatment can be needed if symptoms get worse or ...

A father has been left arthritic after his limbs almost 'exploded' from a suspected false widow spider bite while he slept ... section of their body is dark brown, as are the legs.

A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly "exploded" from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider. Brian Smith had woken up in bed to a sharp pain on the top of his right ...

In extreme cases, a black widow spider bite can even be fatal. Another venomous spider species found in California is the brown recluse spider. These spiders are typically brown and have a ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ...