Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

Most people aren't too happy when they encounter a spider, and that's especially true if the creepy-crawly you come across happens to be dangerously venomous. Although it's understandable to be ...

The newly described jumping spider, Guriurius minuano, has a stripy pattern on its abdomen and large black eyes. (Pictured) Damián Hagopián Scientists have discovered a new species of spider, bringing ...

The Brown Recluse spider has spread fear across the nation after a 21-year-old student of Texas Christian University, Nikki Perez, was reportedly bitten by one and she almost lost her sight and an ear ...