Known for their crab-like legs and remarkable speed, huntsman spiders are a fascinating group of arachnids with over 1,200 ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

But the huntsman is much more delicate than the ... which can sometimes reach up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm). Although the spider's bite is venomous, it's not deadly to humans. But it would still ...

A new study on spider venom by researchers at the University of Galway‘s School of Natural Sciences could help with future drug discovery, its authors have said. The research, published on ...