Mississippi is home to more than 30 kinds of spider, but only a handful are dangerous. These creeping crawlers can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific places or dark ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Quick Take Achieving survival after a Redback bite once required 1 specific intervention to prevent a fatal outcome. 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 ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

Garages are full of dark corners and forgotten boxes, which makes them an easy place for certain spiders to settle in. Most keep to themselves and only bite if disturbed, but a few have venom that can ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway’s School of Natural Sciences has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analysing the venoms of more ...

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

Venomous animals deliver toxins by wounding another animal while poisonous animals deliver toxins passively, as another creature touches or ingests it. New Jersey is home to 22 types of snakes, two of ...