The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

Two venomous spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders, can cause severe symptoms, experts say. Here are spider bite ...

Learn to identify and treat dangerous spider bites with expert advice on symptoms, treatments and prevention methods for the ...

Dean Vipond, 40, said he was bitten on Saturday morning and his symptoms began just an hour later. When he went to Hull Royal ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

Red spider mites are tiny wingless insect-like creatures that have eight legs and a one-piece body. They are so small that a hand lens is needed to see them clearly. Greenhouse spider mites ...

Some spider bites can be dangerous and ... all of which have a version of the classic red hourglass-shaped marking that can be pretty easily identified. Meanwhile, you're more likely to find ...