While black widows, known for their potent venom, may seem intimidating, these spiders are typically not aggressive and fatalities from their bites are exceedingly rare. It's important to remember ...

Black widows, known for their potent venom, are typically not aggressive. Here's how common they are in Arizona and what to ...

It’s a season of renewal, a period of awakening and growth, also known as spring. But if spring means a new start for humans, it can mean the same for non-humans. As temperatures rise and windows and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It can be pretty tough to be a bug, especially for spiders that have ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — With triple-digit temperatures in full swing, it’s hard not to notice the increase in bugs as they make their way into homes across Tucson. Rose Rathbun is no stranger to ...

Each season, female brown widow spiders lay several egg sacs, each with 120 to 150 eggs. The egg sacs are distinctive, with silky spikes projecting from the surface, much like a thistle. Young spiders ...

You don't have to be vacationing in the wilderness to run into these biting and stinging arthropods. Texas is home to 900 species of spiders, and two can cause problems for humans. Seek medical ...

Tarantulas - those big, hairy, eight-legged spiders featured in horror movies - aren't exactly adored by everyone. But it turns out tarantulas and other creepy animals have friends on the North Coast.

(Reuters) - A British lab is searching for new medicines in the poisonous secretions of some of the world's deadliest creatures, addressing the increasingly desperate challenge of finding viable new ...