Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the ...

Two venomous spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders, can cause severe symptoms, experts say. Here are spider bite ...

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...

The study marks a major shift in understanding the Sydney funnel-web spider, with each newly identified species occupying ...

Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

The bites from ... the effects of spider bites. Overall, the ongoing research into the venom of Loxosceles spiders and its effects on human health is crucial for improving treatment strategies ...

Monash University scientists have identified an immune system power play behind serious bee venom allergy, which lands twice as many Australians in hospital emergency departments each year as snake or ...