Many people are scared of spiders, and that's for understandable reasons. After all, no one would want to come upon this huge ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

people may start to experience dull pain in a large area of their body, which may be in a different place depending on where they were bitten. When a brown recluse spider bites, you may or may not ...

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

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

Their venom contains a toxin that attacks the human nervous system, so bites need immediate medical attention — otherwise, a victim can die within 15 minutes. The Sydney funnel-web spider was ...