A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

A closer look at a Mediterranean brown recluse spider in its dwelling. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are a small spider species known for their violin-shaped markings and their ...

A black widow spider can be identified by the red hourglass on its belly. Photo licensed by Creative Commons. Spiders can sometimes be dangerous in weird ways. At a Michigan gas station in 2015, a man ...

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How Common Are Brown Recluse Spider Bite... What Happens If You’re Bitten? How did the recluse become so feared? Why are recluse bites still being misdia... What to do if you’re bitten by a b ...

A brown recluse is seen in this file photo. It is one of several species of spider you may spot inside your Kentucky home this fall. stphillips Getty Images Most spiders mature in late summer or fall ...

It is mid-October in the Rockies, which means it is almost time to break out winter gear. As you dig through your garage to swap summer sandals for winter boots, do not be surprised if you disturb the ...

Brown recluse spiders are present in Louisiana, and these spiders have necrotic venom and bites sometimes require medical attention. Brown recluses can be characterized by a distinct dark brown, ...

The legs of a brown recluse span roughly the size of a quarter to a half-dollar. Most are light to medium brown in color, though some may appear darker, ranging from reddish to chocolate brown, ...

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...