For some people, the sight of a spider egg sac is incredibly unsettling. They may be tempted to immediately destroy or remove ...

Black widow spiders, known for their potent venom and distinctive markings, prefer dark, undisturbed areas for nesting and ...

Male and female black widow spiders exhibit striking sexual dimorphism. Females are significantly larger, darker, and possess ...

Introduction. Caught in the act ; What are spiders and how do they fit into the grand scheme of things? ; Spiders in the fossil record ; Age, radiations and extinction events ; What is the importance ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s ...

A rare species of spider has been spotted at a National Trust conservation site, in what the charity believes is the first ...

Wolf spiders are straight out of a horror movie with their hairy bodies and long spiny legs. The arachnids are common everywhere in the country, including Texas. While there’s no concrete “wolf spider ...

A reptile expert has shared his fears that a deadly spider species could invade the UK. Chris Newman, Director of the ...