While most people think of spiders spinning webs to catch prey, the Scytodes makes use of a different tactic to paralyze ...

UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

Climate change and habitat loss threaten the newly named trapdoor spider. Scientists from the, Davis, have identified a previously unknown trapdoor spider species lurking in the coastal sand dunes of ...

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A 57-year-old hiker needed rescuing from a Hawaii trail after a spider bite left him weak and feverish, officials said. The man texted 911 at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, from the Kalalau Trail on ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of costumed guests — from superheroes to dinosaurs and even a few ...

That's the general consensus among arachnologists about spiders in British Columbia. Even the most dangerous local spider ...

Vacuuming up spiders is a pretty quick fix for getting rid of these pesky bugs. Or is it? Turns out there's a reason you should be cautious with this fix.

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them ...

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...

The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in 2010. The spider has since been confirmed in ...