Few creatures have earned a reputation as chilling as the Sydney funnel-web spider. Found across eastern Australia, this ...

While Spine-Tingling Spider-Man may not live up to that kind of hype, it's a fantastic read, starring some horrifying ...

To treat a spider bite, you'll usually be able to treat it like any other bug bite. Most spider bites do not require medical ...

The bite of a black widow spider can initially feel like a sharp stabbing pain, or it can be deceptively subtle, barely ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 (UPI) --Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films capture how Marvel icon Stan Lee used the superhero stories to teach young readers valuable life lessons. The re-release of the films, in ...

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, ...

The Joro spider, an invasive species from Asia, has been spotted in several U.S. states, including Tennessee. Female Joro spiders can grow to be the size of a human palm, while males are significantly ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...