UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

Climate change and habitat loss threaten the newly named trapdoor spider. Scientists from the, Davis, have identified a previously unknown trapdoor spider species lurking in the coastal sand dunes of ...

Spiders are not out to get you and actually prefer to avoid humans; we are much more dangerous to them than vice versa. Bites ...

Venomous black widow spiders could flood Britain unless the Government takes action against stowaway creatures, a welfare ...

Venezuela has accused the United States of carrying out unlawful attacks in the Caribbean, claiming the strikes were killing civilians and threatening regional stability. “There is a killer prowling ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A former security guard at an East Point Family Dollar was denied bond Tuesday in Fulton County Court ahead of his murder trial for a shooting at the store where he worked. Scott ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

Fairfax County Public Schools confirmed its pest management team has been called out to Westfield High School in Chantilly to deal with spiders. News4 confirmed through a letter sent out to parents ...

It’s black widow season in Arizona. If you’ve ever stepped into your backyard or garage, chances are you’ve shared space with one of these infamous locals. Black widows are easy to spot; they’re shiny ...

Black widow spiders are abundant in Arizona, especially in urban areas with more water and prey. They are most active during the warm nights of spring, summer, and early fall. Black widows are ...

The bite of a black widow spider can initially feel like a sharp stabbing pain, or it can be deceptively subtle, barely registering notice. But as the spider's potent neurotoxin courses through the ...