It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is warning the public of medical complications from brown recluse spider bites, particularly in children. VUMC reports that while the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Technically, all spiders are at least slightly venomous. However, the vast majority of species in the United States are not considered medically significant. Most cases of spider bites that require ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

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

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 ...