It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer ...

Close up of a brown recluse spider's face. The brown recluse spider is the most common and widespread of the brown spiders, but it is usually found only in the South and Central United States. It is a ...

Spiders are beneficial to the environment. Fear of these insects is common, but—believe it or not—most spiders cannot hurt humans. However, the brown recluse spider is a dangerous exception. The ...

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer this summer — and it could be the most prevalent spider living in your home. “In my ...

Brown recluse spiders are one of those creatures with reputations that far exceed their actual dimensions. Brown recluses are a small spider species known for their violin-shaped markings and their ...

Brown recluse bites often start with a blister at the center of a small, painful wound. The tissue around it can appear red and bruised. Symptoms can quickly progress to more serious swelling and ...

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 ...