A hobo spider bite has become one of the most feared arachnid encounters in the United States, but the real story is more ...

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce? More ...

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.

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

Spiders rarely flee to indoor spaces for warmth during the winter. Mature spiders must complete an overwintering relocation to secure vital food sources. Spiders are cold-blooded creatures. Spiders ...

A macro shot of a jumping spider covered in tiny ice crystals, sitting on a frost-dusted leaf in a winter landscape.© A-Z Animals Cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions are bad news for most ...