Scientists discovered a new type of venomous spider in Florida, one apparently related to the tarantula. Zoo Miami announced in a press release their staff aided in identifying the new species, dubbed ...

Joro spiders are scientifically known as Trichoephila clavata. They share the same genus as golden silk orb weaver spiders, and they’re often mistaken for each other. Unlike golden silk orb weavers, ...

Redding residents are used to seeing wildlife on the city's maze of hiking trails and surrounding national forest, but some animals have a "mi casa es tu casa" attitude about human territory. While ...

Female Joro spider leg-length gets up to 6-8 inches, males are much smaller Has this ever happened to you? You get up, stretch, throw on a robe, open the door to get the paper or walk the dog and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Seeing more spiders lately? From August into September, many homeowners begin to notice an uptick in spiders. There’s a reason. Whether you see more webs or find them inside the house, ...