Extremely rare fossil of an ancient scorpion unearthed at China's Jehol Biota. The scorpion would've been a key species in ...

The largest spider in the world is the Goliath birdeater, which can reach up to 11 inches in length and weigh 6 ounces. But it's not that dangerous.

Are Joro spiders harmful? Why Hoosiers shouldn't worry about the giant venomous flying spider seen in the U.S.

As the weather grows warmer, more spiders will begin to appear. Here are the 10 venomous spiders in Louisiana and typical reactions to poisonous bites.

A newly discovered species of venomous spider in Texas is sparking heated debate among experts, with some warning it could pose a threat to humans and others arguing its danger has been ...

Three new species of an ancient, secretive group of spiders, all native to Hunan province in China, have been described. These “mesothelean” spiders diverged from other arachnid families about ...

On the other hand, Britain was the source of the greatest amount of spider misinformation, despite having very few dangerously venomous spider species. A noble false widow spider on a web in a window.

A venomous eight-inch-long spider native to Asia, whose palm-sized females cannibalize their male mates, is flying up America's east coast and spreading out west. Experts say the Jorō spider can ...

Warehouse workers got a creepy surprise when a massive venomous spider ‘the size of a hand’ appeared between boxes shipped over from China. Huntsman spiders are among the biggest in the world ...

It appears flying, venomous Joro spiders are ballooning their way even further north in the United States after a sighting reportedly took place this week in New England. Boston resident Sally ...

Giant spiders the size of a human hand are due to arrive in northeastern US states this summer, including New Jersey and New York. They could soon be all over the continental US.

Giant venomous flying spiders from Japan have made their way to the U.S. in recent years, and will likely infiltrate more states in 2024. Originally spotted in Georgia ten years ago, the arachnids ...