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 ...

Spiders aren’t for everyone. Some people may find them terrifying, but others may find their natural beauty stunning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist suggests that spiders be ...

Mississippi is home to more than 30 kinds of spider, but only a handful are dangerous. These creeping crawlers can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific places or dark ...

Spiders can elicit fearful reactions in some people, but the majority of species cause no harm to humans and may provide benefits. That said, there are a couple of venomous spider species in the metro ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The U.S. National Weather Service in the Tampa Bay area spotted what seemed like a black widow, only for it to turn out to be a brown widow. How were they able to tell the ...

Black widow spiders strike fear into the hearts of many people. You've probably heard that the small black spiders with the distinctive red hourglass under their midsection can kill you with one bite.