The effects of spider bites are putting more people in hospital in England than 10 years ago, according to a freedom of information request by the Press Association. NHS figures show that there were ...

The envenomation by Loxosceles spiders, commonly known as brown or recluse spiders, has long been a subject of medical and toxicological scrutiny. The venom, albeit produced in minuscule quantities, ...

William J. Baerg was a naturalist, entomologist and teacher who served as head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for 31 years. His research on black widow ...

This video examines a funnel web spider species recently linked to concerning bite effects. Footage and analysis focus on ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) But each spider’s venom is a cocktail of ingredients as varied as their hunting ...

Provisional NHS figures have shown there were 100 admissions due to “contact with or toxic effect of spiders” in the last ...

The good news is that most spiders can't bite humans. But the bad news? Some spider bites can be dangerous and, rarely, even deadly. So, is your bug bite is actually a spider bite? It’s not always ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside during summer is one of the best parts of the season. While the weather may ...