There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings about this leggy arachnid. To begin with, when people talk about daddy ...

Spiders are generally not hostile towards human beings and only attack in self-defense; however, spiders are becoming more ...

Paul Hetzler discusses the many spiders that inhabit North America as well as the Adirondacks, though most are not venomous.

Centipedes may look creepy, but they’re fascinating, ancient predators that play an important role indoors and out.

So Dilophosaurus is no longer believed to have been venomous; but what about other dinosaurs?  In 2009, a small, feathered ...

Giant Jorō spiders are spreading across the US at an alarming rate, as scientists warn of unknown impact on local ecosystems.

Decked in bright magenta, blue and green, putting even the most colourful birds to shame, this is easily one of the most vivid spiders in India. The males raise their legs and ‘dance’ to attract the ...

Spider may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many, but the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose.

Even if you know that snakes are good for your yard, you probably don't want to come face to face with one. But you should ...

As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn ...

SAS chiefs replaced helicopters with “go-karts” to transport soldiers on its brutal selection course, sparking fury. Troops ...

A bite from a black widow can be serious, but here's when to get treatment, and when to know if symptoms will resolve on ...