Perhaps the most feared spider in North America, the black widow spider is famous for its potentially deadly bite. But how ...

"If you want to be rid of spiders in your home space, I would encourage you to not squash. You can either do two things: You ...

Black widows are indeed the most venomous spider in North America though (Australian spiders have a special claim to fame). Their venom has a chemical called alpha-latrotoxin which causes intense ...

What happened next: Shortly after the woman arrived at the hospital, her symptoms intensified. Her eye continued to swell until it was almost entirely shut. Within 10 to 20 minutes of being admitted, ...

The hobo spider is actually a pretty common venomous house spider in the U.S., but despite some scary media reports, "the likelihood of hobo spiders having venom of medical importance to humans is ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.