Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

Black widow spiders strike fear into the hearts of many people. You've probably heard that the small black spiders with the distinctive red hourglass under their midsection can kill you with one bite.

Warm weather in California signals the return of one of the most venomous spiders in the United States. A Sacramento resident recently took to Reddit to ask if other locals have noticed an uptick in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Black widows can be found ...