Even snake catchers can be caught off guard by nature every now and then. When snake catcher Steve Meighan went to turn the lights off in his snake room on February 24 he was met with a "hand-sized" ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

While species like the black widow are known for their potent venom, most spiders pose little danger to humans. In this ...

Biologist Brian Gall was flinging stowaway spiders out of his kayak when he noticed an interesting pattern: After landing on the water’s surface, the arachnids quickly darted to the nearest shoreline, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s black widow season in Arizona. If you’ve ever stepped into your backyard or garage, chances are you’ve shared space with one ...