Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a piddly daytime chore around the house. But the words “brown recluse spider” can elicit an even higher level of anxiety and even fear. The brown recluse spider ...

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...

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Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

North Carolina is home to nearly 700 spider species — but a few are poisonous and can cause painful injuries if you’re not careful. Most spiders are harmless, and it’s not uncommon to find the ...

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 ...

Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...