Their unusual appearance, rapid movements and the potential for venom are just a few of the reasons why we are fearful of spiders. These eight-legged creatures are rarely harmful in the UK.

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce?

A web isn't a foolproof way of identifying the spider that made it, but its shape will usually allow you to establish which family it comes from, and it's often possible to be even more specific. Here ...

Most of the year UK spiders take up residence in our homes and gardens, but tend to stay out of sight (and mind). However, there are a number of weeks each year when the weather takes a turn ...

UK spiders tend to produce silk that is white or has a bluish hue. There are seven different silk glands, which produce silk with different characteristics and uses. For example cribellate silk is ...

Have you ever found a spider in your bath? Sometimes they fall in and can't get out again. Spiders come in all shapes and sizes, but all spiders have eight legs. Try ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of spiders, it’s important to know which ones can cause problems.