Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The ...

Let's talk about the woodlouse spider, an arachnid with a unique hunting style and impressive jaws. Known scientifically as ...

This is because spiders become more active in autumn as they venture out of hiding to search for mates. If you happen to live ...

MOST spiders are totally harmless – but a select few can give you serious trouble if they bite. Complications from some of Earth’s deadliest eight-legged biters include painful erections, ...

The brown recluse – or Loxosceles reclusa – is one of the only spiders in North America with dangerous venom. It often has a violion-shaped marking on its body, giving rise to nicknames like ...

They also have eight legs, no wings and no antennae. First up is the brown recluse spider. You’ll notice the word “recluse” in its name. A recluse is someone or something that likes to live ...

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.

I recently read an article about the "iconic brown recluse spider." The word describes something worthy of veneration. If I would come across a brown recluse spider in my bedroom, I would not ...