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 ...

Out of the over 50,000 species of spiders identified by scientists, only a few are responsible for human deaths. That may come as a surprise, since virtually every spider species is venomous to some ...

Six venomous spiders reside in Mississippi, including three variations of the widow spider. The most medically significant spider bites come from black widows and brown recluses. Many suspected spider ...