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

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

An emergency room physician at Middlesex Health is warning people not to let common summertime myths deter them from seeking necessary care.

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Beyond snakes and spiders, nature harbors venomous mammals, mollusks, and fish employing toxins for defense and predation.

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 ...

This jumping spider took down prey twice its size, and its hunting methods might be unorthodox, but they work.

The Eastern coral snake, identifiable by its red, yellow, and black rings, is venomous. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.

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

Snakes, spiders and wasps are generally associated with venom, something produced in their bodies that is released during a bite or sting. Poisonous is usually interchangeably with venomous, but ...

Snakes, spiders and wasps are generally associated with venom, something produced in their bodies that is released during a bite or sting. Poisonous is usually interchangeably with venomous, but ...