Thanks to science, the deadliest spider in the world revealed a long-held secret that could have implications for those who ...

If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all ...

Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

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A new zombie pathogen has been discovered in Ireland. This insidious fungus infects cave spiders and alters their behavior to ...

However, there's one good reason why you shouldn't squish any spiders you come across in your home. The first issue is that ...

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