Here are six of the scariest spiders to look out for and steer clear of. There are many species of sac spiders, but the yellow sac spider (Cheiracanthium inclusum) is the most notorious. While not ...

There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that ... there are three species of Sydney funnel-web spiders instead of one. Scientists have named the 3. ...

Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even the ...

deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of Australia’s deadliest spiders, and the mating season for the arachnids is coming up. Recent rains and warming ...

SYDNEY — Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel ... a spider enthusiast and former head of spiders at the Australian Reptile Park.

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

Researchers at the University of Galway have worked to uncover why some spiders have stronger venom than others – finding ...

There are nine species of Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria genus), also called the "armed" or "banana" spider, and they have some of the most dangerous bites on Earth. These spiders can be a ...