Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. First, a clarification: there are no “breeds” of ...

If you want a pet, but can’t be bothered with dog walks, cat little or bird cages, maybe you need to pick up an eight-legged ...

The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an ...

If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake ...

While most spiders are small and harmless, some species grow to impressive sizes, showcasing fascinating adaptations and hunting strategies. Here are seven of the largest spider species found in the ...

They’re big. They’re yellow, in part. And they’re invasive. But Joro spiders, now spinning their webs in carports and forests in South Carolina, are not as dangerous or as destructive as many of the ...

For Emily Hess, it was a Phidippus regius named Gretel. Hayden Shea's first was caught by her boyfriend's dad. Sunday Costell ordered her first one off eBay. "I went from selling three to four a week ...