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, ...

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

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...

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 ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer ...

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 ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

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 ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the most venomous animals in the world, it is not surprising that snakes snatch the top spots. Depending on the species, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up shot of brown recluse spider on a rock - Macrolife/Shutterstock While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit ...