The brown recluse spider goes into homes when it is extremely hot or wet over a long period of time, experts said.

Researchers in a new study found that the world-infamous parachuting joro spiders will attack and eat each other in certain ...

The Guinness Book of World Records considers the Brazilian wandering spider the most venomous in the world. They are brown, ...

There are over 50,000 species of spider – venomous, dangerous, and harmless – spread all over the world.

There is plenty of lore about deadly spiders to go around. But how much of it is accurate? Find out about the world's most dangerous arachnids.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., Mississippi. What are their habitats? Know how to prevent a bite.

"Unlike other poisonous spiders, white-tailed spiders are common but not aggressive. They prey on other spiders, helping control harmful species," said Immediate Response.

Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the most venomous species.

There are several funnel-web spiders, but the most well-known is the Atrax robustus. These arachnids, found in Australia, are "large, black aggressive spider [s] with large powerful fangs," said ...

All spiders exhibit freezing behavior when confronted with a threat, and how long they stay frozen indicates how shy or aggressive they are.

Jumping spiders represent over 4000 species of spiders across the world. Understand their behavior, potential risks & safety measures.