Spider bites, while often minor, can lead to severe reactions from species like black widows and brown recluses. Prompt first ...

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 ...

Black widow spiders are a scary site and the venomous females bite when threatened. You'll need to gear up and use this ...

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 ...

Did you just see a common house spider in your kitchen cabinet or one of South Carolina’s more dangerous arachnids? The Palmetto State has four different types of spiders with venomous bites. But how ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful can ...

Symptoms to note: Innocuous spider bites often cause mild pain (like a bee sting) and even itching. But watch out for brown recluses and black widows: The former can cause necrotic lesions, while the ...

For over five years, a Kansas family unknowingly lived with thousands of brown recluse spiders, one of North America’s most ...

A better way of treating potentially deadly black widow spider bites with fewer side effects has been developed. Human antibodies have been engineered by scientists to neutralise the arachnid's toxin.

Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

The mystery bug bite is a common conundrum humans face, especially during spring and summer or after long bouts spent outdoors. Identifying insect bites with pictures can help you narrow down exactly ...