This video documents close interaction with a black widow spider, one of the most venomous spiders commonly encountered by humans. Black widows possess neurotoxic venom capable of causing severe pain, ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

This video documents close interaction with a jumping spider, a species often viewed as harmless but still capable of defensive reactions. Jumping spiders move with sudden speed and rely on rapid ...

Sara Goodacre has received funding from NERC, BBSRC, Wellcome and the Royal Society. She is a member of the British Arachnological Society and the European Society for the study of Arachnology Spiders ...