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 ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

Although black widow spider bites can be dangerous ... If black widow spiders are living in your home, they tend to build webs in spots that are away from normal traffic patterns and human ...

The current antivenom is already effective against a wide variety of funnel-web spider bites, including the newly discovered "Big Boy." Only male Sydney funnel-web spiders have venom that can kill ...