Some people are fearful of bugs (and arachnids), especially ones we have never encountered before. As the new Joro spider makes its way to New Jersey it is normal to be scared of the creature and its ...

Have you ever wondered whether a tarantula bite could kill you? Here's everything you should know about nursing a bite wound.

A new study from Clemson University, believed to be the first controlled bite study of its kind, tested whether Joro spiders ...

When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

Black widows, infamous for their shiny black bodies and the red hourglass pattern seen on adult females, deliver a painful ...

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged ...

NEW YORK - The venomous Joro spider population is headed northward, with New York City and parts of the Tri-State Area likely in its path. "If you're an arachnophobe, these things are your nightmares, ...

In the summer and early fall, people begin to see more spiders as they spend more time outside, open house windows and explore the Oregon outdoors. And often, as we get bitten up from who knows what, ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...