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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

A 37-year-old woman from California became ill after grinding up a black widow spider and then intentionally injecting ...

Its home turf ... most venomous spider on Earth. Its toxins target the human nervous system by blocking essential sodium channels, a process that can overwhelm the body if not treated promptly.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brad O’Donnell describes his encounter on Jan. 3 with an escaped spider monkey in ...