The Mediterranean recluse spider (Loxosceles rufescens) is a species of spider that originated in the Mediterranean region as ...

Redback spider bites increased to 13 in Osaka Prefecture this year, the most since 1995 when the poisonous arachnid was first thought to have migrated from Australia on cargo vessels. The number of ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Wolf spider bites are not poisonous and typically cause mild symptoms like ...

Six venomous spiders reside in Mississippi, including three variations of the widow spider. The most medically significant spider bites come from black widows and brown recluses. Many suspected spider ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

With warmer months ahead of us, you might start encountering more spiders. The UK is home to more than 650 different species of spiders, and although extremely rare in this part of the world, their ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

HORRIFYING': Patricia Shields said two of her toes had to be amputated because of infections from spider bites while living in her old apartment in Largo.

The envenomation by Loxosceles spiders, commonly known as brown or recluse spiders, has long been a subject of medical and toxicological scrutiny. The venom, albeit produced in minuscule quantities, ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...