Keep reading to learn the symptoms and stages of a brown recluse spider bite, how to identify the spider, and when to seek help. Even though this spider’s size maxes out at about a half-inch ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention.

Physicians need to be able to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of common venomous spider bites and administer appropriate therapy. This may be difficult, since the offending spider is ...

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

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

What initially seems like purely psychological trouble may indeed have roots in physical conditions that, once identified, ...

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

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

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

The Black Widow spider has a glossy, black body with a distinct ... Black Widows are infamous for their venom and, while bites from these spiders are uncommon, bites can cause severe symptoms that ...

Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you. Of course, anyone who experiences severe symptoms from a spider bite should seek ...