Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

Bites from specific types of critters also require medical attention, Kassouf adds, particularly those from venomous spiders and disease-carrying ticks. Here are some of the mot common bug ...

From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, ...

Symptoms to note: Innocuous spider bites often cause mild pain (like a ... it’s probably a fire ant, which are more common in the southern states. Fire ants, because they’re so lovely, will ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and how to prevent a bite.

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

Spider bites Though perhaps the most fear-inducing ... you'll use the same treatment methods as with other common bites. Try not to scratch, use an anti-itch cream, or take oral antihistamines ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

This spider is common in Alabama and the most dangerous ... This means it can cause significant damage to tissues, such as the skin at the bite site, and, in severe cases, lead to kidney failure.

Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how serious their bites may be. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider ...