The venomous noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis) has officially established itself in New Zealand, with confirmed sightings across multiple regions. Originating from the Canary Islands, this ...

Here are some tips from California Poison Control System on preventing poisonous bites. Many spiders and insects, as well as various critters who also call California home, can turn summer fun into a ...

In an unexpected twist, a non-venomous spider has been caught poisoning its victims by lacing its silk wrappings with vomited ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how dangerous it is.

This small New Jersey town claims to have played a major role. Once called the "poison apple," tomatoes were thought to be supernatural and sinful—especially because of their red color.

The national health body added: “Some spiders’ bites can cause you to feel or be sick, sweating, and dizziness. Bites can ...

A meal for the next generation of sea spiders The newly discovered Sericosura spiders are translucent and only span about 0.4 inch (1 centimeter) in length, so they likely can’t travel very far ...

Natural remedies are great and all, but sometimes they go terribly wrong. Eating raw aloe vera is a new trend in China, particularly among young women who livestream themselves consuming the plant ...

Creepy crawlers: Venomous arachnids Snakes aren’t the only venomous things that can cause trouble in Tennessee. The state is also home to two very poisonous spiders.

Creepy crawlers: Venomous arachnids Snakes aren’t the only venomous things that can cause trouble in Tennessee. The state is also home to two very poisonous spiders.