Being bitten by a spider isn’t something most people want to experience. But while spider bites aren’t as common as people think, they can and do happen. Of course, this is still a puncture wound, ...

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 ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Brown recluses are kind of like the monster under your bed: Most of the danger is in your head, some scientists say. “Recluse spiders are disproportionately feared by the public relative to their ...

You put on your shoe and feel a burning pain in your foot right away. Your whole leg starts feeling stiff. The room spins as ...

Spiders often appear in homes for simple reasons, such as seeking shelter and food. Most of the species are not only harmless but also eat the insects in your home that you dislike. Nevertheless, ...

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

These warm days of summer can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People ...