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.

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 ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of spiders, it’s important to know which ones can cause problems. In the UK, ...

An Arklow resident who recently discovered a false widow spider nesting in an outdoor light fitting has had their fears eased by a local expert. Having identified the bulbous shape and distinctive ...

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places. What to know in Mississippi to keep them away from your home, avoid a bite.