Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous ...

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 ...

The brown recluse spider is a spider worth knowing. Its bite often is painless but venomous, and medical attention is advised as soon as a spider bite is suspected. At the location of the bite a red ...

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, ...

Medical toxicologists at Vanderbilt University want people to know more about how to treat brown recluse spider bites. Doctors are seeing an increase in patients seeking treatment, including some who ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

While most spiders in the home and business are harmless, the presence of venomous species can pose serious risks, making it crucial to identify and manage them effectively. Alabama is home to two of ...

A spider bite can look minor, then shift quickly. Fast care, follow-up, and calm decisions protect recovery when symptoms ...

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 ...

One of the scariest spiders native to Georgia is the brown recluse. But is it worth all of that fear? Here's what to look for: The legs of a brown recluse span roughly the size of a quarter to a ...