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 ...

“This research shows that brown recluse spiders aren’t the boogeyman that everyone makes them out to be,” Coticchio said.

When it comes to spiders, two names in particular tend to spark the most fear: the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these spiders have earned a reputation as being among the most feared ...

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, ...

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 ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

Alaska doesn't really have any native dangerous spiders. But a few exceptions may occur, mostly around homes. Know what to avoid this summer.

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. Temperatures are dropping, and in Lexington this week, frost is in ...

South Carolinians who are proud of where they live may not realize they've been killing the state spider, often mistaken for the brown recluse. The Carolina wolf spider was designated the official ...