The Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus, has been implicated in most human fatalities caused by funnel-web species, and ...

Spiders play an important role in ecosystems across the United States, but a few species are known for having medically significant venom. In certain states, environmental conditions make it more ...

October is not just spooky season but also mating season for spiders, meaning that the creepy crawlers are more prevalent in the fall month. Massachusetts is home to dozens of species of spiders but, ...

Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am concerned some of the black, ...

Among the most venomous animals in the world, it is not surprising that snakes snatch the top spots. Depending on the species ...

This report examines the world’s most venomous spider and the biological traits that make it exceptionally dangerous. Its venom contains potent neurotoxins capable of disrupting the human nervous ...

Massachusetts is home to dozens of species of spiders but luckily, most are not dangerous to humans. Massachusetts is home to just one spider that is harmful to humans: the black widow. Other common ...

A: Cats are especially sensitive to the toxin of the black widow spider, the most venomous spider in North America.