Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

A woman hospitalized after a spider bite says her life changed almost instantly, leaving her unable to walk, eat, or care for herself for weeks. The case was detailed in a report from the U.K. outlet ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sarah Neal You don’t have to be an arachnophobic to feel utterly unsettled by a rural Texas woman’s story whose frightening rash ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is warning the public of medical complications from brown recluse spider bites, particularly in children. VUMC reports that while the ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.