Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and skittish. However, some spiders are dangerous — or deadly. Several species have ...

The first occurrence of a dangerous spider known as the Black Widow has been confirmed in Slovakia. The adult female arrived in Slovakia from California in a shipment of machine parts goods.

c Scientifically classified as Latrodectus bishopi, this striking spider is distinguished by its reddish-orange head, thorax, and legs, with an abdomen that typically bears a dorsal pattern of red ...

A recent paper provides an updated perspective on the evolutionary history of chelicerates—a diverse and ecologically ...

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Pavo aranea. Imago ab Jean et Fred Hort, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, per Vicimedia Communia. Spiders are fascinating creatures, and among ...

Black widow spiders are commonly found around homes, garages, barns, and other man-made structures. They build tough, irregularly shaped webs with strands running in many directions. The “messy” ...