Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...

From a black widow found in store bought broccoli to a Tennessee woman who claims her apartment is infested with dozens of brown recluse spiders, these eight-legged creatures can be found just about ...

For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is answering calls about the black widow spider. “Right now, the black widow can be found around out-buildings ...

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the real risks and debunk common myths.

Most spiders are non-venomous and most spider bites are harmless. They may cause some local redness and pain, but can usually be managed at home by washing, applying ice and keeping the area clean.

Though rare in Pennsylvania, black widow spiders offer bites that are medically significant for humans. JasonOndreicka Getty Images/iStockphoto While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found ...

DEAR JOAN: I was just reading a column you wrote related to the brown recluse spider in California. I found the article based on a search because I believe I have found one in my yard today. I saw the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — We’ve all been doing yard work or ...

An Arkansas woman claims she had to have her leg amputated after she was bitten by a brown recluse spider. Kiara Boulton, of West Memphis, told WREG she noticed a spider bite on her left foot, which ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A popularly loathed spider species - the brown recluse - is not nearly as common in ...