Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

Quick Take Achieving survival after a Redback bite once required 1 specific intervention to prevent a fatal outcome. The ...

Of all the creeping, crawling critters that potentially pose problems for humans, spiders occupy a special niche. Unlike the biting, stinging pests such as hornets, wasps, snakes, and ticks that ...

This video documents a controlled attempt to interact repeatedly with a redback spider, one of Australia’s most venomous ...

Skeptical toxologists say MRSA bacteria more likely caused infection. May 24, 2010— -- By the time Victoria Franklin called her twin sister to take her to the hospital in Atlanta on April 9, her ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

The venomous animals unit consists of comprehensive lesson plans, instructional materials, graphic organizers, and more!

They're huge and colorful, with bands of yellow and blue. These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now, they've been ...

While most spiders in the home and business are harmless, the presence of venomous species can pose serious risks, making it crucial to identify and manage them effectively. Alabama is home to two of ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.