When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of ...

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 ...

Hobo spider season is approaching, but scientists and doctors are advising people not to freak out. "You should be cautious, but we don't have to panic," said Helen Atthowe, a horticulturist at the ...