Quick Take Achieving survival after a Redback bite once required 1 specific intervention to prevent a fatal outcome. The 0.5-inch threshold creates a classification crisis when identifying the larger ...

They might look creepy and icky — and yes, a rare few can pack a venomous punch. But spiders are far from being our foes; ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

Arizona is home to over a dozen tarantula species. These primarily nocturnal creatures are most active during the late summer and early fall mating season. Although venomous, Arizona tarantulas are ...

Tarantulas are typically found in warmer, drier climates. Although venomous, tarantula bites are not life-threatening to humans, but can be painful. It is legal to own a tarantula in Ohio without a ...