Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

The new species is a kind of trapdoor spider, a spider known for creating borrows underground with hinged doors.

Most people aren't too happy when they encounter a spider, and that's especially true if the creepy-crawly you come across happens to be dangerously venomous. Although it's understandable to be ...

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce? More ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California's ...

While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found throughout the U.S., very few pose a direct threat to humans. Spider bites are rare, and medically significant incidents are even less common, ...

Joro spiders are bright yellow and black spiders known for their huge spiderwebs. This colorful species comes from East Asia, but Joro spiders have recently invaded warm American states like Georgia ...