Prey stick to orb-weaver spider webs because their waxy outer layers mesh with spider silk to form a matrix glue. A team of physics students in the U.K. have worked out that spider silk could be ...

It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild, similar to a wasp sting. However in rare cases, hospital treatment can be needed if symptoms get worse or ...

Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how serious their bites may be. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider ...

The brown recluse spider's venom can destroy blood vessel walls near the bite, sometimes leading to large skin ulcers. Brazilian Wandering Spiders, also known as banana spiders, have a distinctive ...