If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Brown recluse bites often start with a blister at the center of a small, painful wound. The tissue around it can appear red and bruised. Symptoms can quickly progress to more serious swelling and ...

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 ...

The UK is home to more than 650 different species of spiders, and although extremely rare in this part of the world, their bites could lead to dangerous outcomes. Almost 100 people went to hospital ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Did you just see a common house spider in your kitchen cabinet or one of South Carolina’s more dangerous arachnids? The Palmetto State has four different types of spiders with venomous bites. But how ...

Some people are fearful of bugs (and arachnids), especially ones we have never encountered before. As the new Joro spider makes its way to New Jersey it is normal to be scared of the creature and its ...

Have you ever wondered whether a tarantula bite could kill you? Here's everything you should know about nursing a bite wound.

A better way of treating potentially deadly black widow spider bites with fewer side effects has been developed. Human antibodies have been engineered by scientists to neutralise the arachnid's toxin.