Most spiders pose very little danger to humans, including the notorious noble false widow (Steatoda nobilis). But the half-inch predator does punch surprisingly far above its weight. According to a ...

The National Poisons Information Centre, based at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, has issued a warning about the venomous ...

As weather conditions turn colder, homeowners are being asked to watch out for the False Widow Spider, as the likelihood of ...

With more than 580 resident species, Ireland is a world of wonder for arachnophiles. While the United Kingdom boasts more ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While some of nature's creatures are welcome additions to your garden, such as pollinators like ...

As the weather begins to cool down, you will start to notice more spiders appearing in your home. There are 22 spiders common to the UK, according to Country Living. Thankfully, most of them are ...