William J. Baerg was a naturalist, entomologist and teacher who served as head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for 31 years. His research on black widow ...

Tarantulas are often viewed as dangerous, yet their behavior toward humans is widely misunderstood. This video examines what ...

The envenomation by Loxosceles spiders, commonly known as brown or recluse spiders, has long been a subject of medical and toxicological scrutiny. The venom, albeit produced in minuscule quantities, ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine venom effects, immune responses, and safe reactions following a tarantula bite.

Although most spider bites are not substantially venomous to humans, the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, can cause significant cutaneous injury. These spiders are common inhabitants of homes ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.