The first sighting of the spider in New Zealand occurred in Porirua, just north of the capital Wellington. But they’ve since ...

The bite caused Shrager’s leg to turn yellow and there was a “thick black line” from the two prong marks. Despite this, she ...

Daddy longlegs spiders are fairly common in the United States and are the subject of a popular myth that's probably more of a ...

The southern black racer is one of Georgia’s 40 non-venomous snakes that are protected by law from being hunted or killed. Richard Stovall Unsplash Georgia ranks eighth among states with the ...

Accidentally killing a non-venomous snake is not technically illegal, so killing a snake to legitimately defend yourself or in a vehicle won’t result in any penalties.

Everyone loves the world’s most famous jumping spider, Lucas. While we’ve seen this adorably animated arachnid dance, sing, and play, there’s one more thing he’s capable of: eating. The jumping spider ...

A lot of venomous snakes—like rattlesnakes or copperheads—have that classic triangle-shaped head with a thinner neck. This shape helps them deliver venom when they bite. On the flip side, non ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

A venomous bite, however, requires far more medical attention and is followed by swelling, a drop in blood pressure and, in extreme cases, death. Tennessee's smallest and least known venomous ...

Creepy crawlers: Venomous arachnids Snakes aren’t the only venomous things that can cause trouble in Tennessee. The state is also home to two very poisonous spiders. Known as one of the most ...

A venomous bite, however, requires far more medical attention and is followed by swelling, a drop in blood pressure and, in extreme cases, death. Tennessee's smallest and least known venomous ...