Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

Medical toxicologists at Vanderbilt University want people to know more about how to treat brown recluse spider bites. Doctors are seeing an increase in patients seeking treatment, including some who ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure if you have any in your Kansas home, Kansas State University entomology ...

News that a venomous spider is expanding its territory can be concerning. No one wants to be a victim of a potentially life-threatening spider bite. However, in nearly every state in the US, there is ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.

Because so many spiders are brown, the brown recluse spider has become an eight-legged terror for Georgia residents. File photo Seeing a spider in your home or garage ...

Because so many spiders are brown, the brown recluse spider has become an eight-legged terror for Mississippi residents. File photo Seeing a spider in your home or ...