This video explores one of the world’s most colorful spiders, examining how appearance shapes fear and misunderstanding. The ...

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 ...

This video documents the capture of one of Australia’s most dangerous spiders, known for its highly potent venom. The footage ...

A video shared to TikTok on Feb. 17, 2025, suggested spiders could be more sentient than previously thought. An on-screen text read, "Spiders run at you because they sense danger and think you're ...

(NEXSTAR) — As the onset of summer nears, so too do warmer temperatures and mating season for many of the nearly 900 spider species in Texas. Even though you’re unlikely to cross paths with many of ...

Massachusetts is home to dozens of species of spiders but luckily, most are not dangerous to humans. Massachusetts is home to just one spider that is harmful to humans: the black widow. Other common ...

Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - During the summer, you might run into an eight-legged friend as the mating season for brown recluse spiders is underway. Even though they can deliver a powerful venomous bite, ...

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 ...