In February, Linsey was bit by a brown recluse spider ... the site of Linsey’s bite began to rot as her skin cells died, leaving what she calls “a hole on my face.” After consulting with ...

Let’s say you’re on safari in Southern Africa. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so you soak in the sights, traipsing ...

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A SNEAKY spider that becomes "virtually invisible to predators" has been discovered. The critter is described as a "master architect", and makes an unusual white hole that scientists say is ...

Meghan Linsey on Venomous Spider Bite That Left a Hole in Her Face: ‘I’m Just Glad to Be Alive’ “Huntsman spiders will sometimes take a small lizard or frog, but mammals are not their ...

While their venom can take down prey, their bite is actually painless for a human. Like most spiders, they are often hiding in dark, damp places with cracks or holes that can accommodate their ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.