Rufus net-casting spiders can tune the stiffness and elasticity of their webs thanks to loops of silk, scanning electron ...

Oklahoma remains a high concern state because Oklahoma State University limits medical concern to two spiders, the brown ...

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

Body growth in spiders (indeed in all arthropods) happen by jettisoning the tough outer shell while a new skin grows beneath, ...

Garages are full of dark corners and forgotten boxes, which makes them an easy place for certain spiders to settle in. Most keep to themselves and only bite if disturbed, but a few have venom that can ...

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 ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.” That’s according to Dr. Lisa Taylor, an assistant research scientist for the University of Florida’s ...

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 ...

Two of the most feared creatures on earth — the brown recluse spider and the king cobra. Both pack a deadly punch, but in different ways. One is a tiny, secretive arachnid hiding in homes across the U ...

Cooler weather and changing seasons can mean spiders are more likely to seek shelter indoors. We assembled several tips on how to keep spiders under control and out of your living spaces. As fall ...