Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

The biggest male funnel-web spider ever recorded — a deadly behemoth measuring 3.6 inches (9.2 centimeters) from foot to foot ... If untreated, a single bite can kill a small child within ...

Unlike many land spiders, they don’t contain venom and won’t bite. Unless you are a soft-bodied sea creature, like an anemone, you have nothing to fear from a sea spider.

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 ...

However the good news is that spider bites are rare and not usually a cause for concern. Jack Casson, 38, is a spider enthusiast from Hartlepool who has taken in the Spanish spider - now named Bessie.