Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, ...

While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.

Venomous spiders are ... times more toxic than other native spiders. Official NHS data shows that almost 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites which is four times as many ...

Venomous spiders are spreading across ... and its venom is 230 times more toxic than other native spiders. Official NHS data shows that almost 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites ...

They say good things come in threes—but is that true even for the most venomous spider in the world? Scientists in Germany and Australia have reclassified one of the world’s most infamous ...

extremely venomous spiders. It may be important for developing antivenom. The new species differentiation will help make better antivenom and allow doctors to predict how serious a given bite will ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...