Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

The black widow spider is one of the most feared spider species. Its venom is a cocktail of seven different toxins that attack the nervous system. These so-called latrotoxins specifically paralyze ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can ...

Warm weather in California signals the return of one of the most venomous spiders in the United States. A Sacramento resident recently took to Reddit to ask if other locals have noticed an uptick in ...

She "freaked out" after finding this potentially deadly creature in the package. — -- A woman says she made a potentially deadly discovery inside a package of grapes she bought from a Walmart ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While some of nature's creatures are welcome additions to your garden, such as pollinators like ...