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 ...

The end-of-summer transition to cooler weather in eastern Washington is often accompanied by an influx of spiders. Over the next few months, you’ll likely notice a significant increase in spider ...

You’ve probably come across more spiders or have even walked straight into spider webs recently, and that’s because the spider season in western Washington has begun. Well, kind of. Although spiders ...

With the weather damper, the leaves brighter and the skies grayer, Seattle and the surrounding areas have fully thrown themselves into autumnal weather, but with this comes the region’s infamous ...

Massachusetts is home to dozens of species of spiders but luckily, most are not dangerous to humans. Massachusetts is home to just one spider that is harmful to humans: the black widow. Other common ...

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While both are arachnids and spine chilling to behold, there are many differences between a male vs female black widow spider. You may not know just how many differences there are between them, and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — What are the most common spiders found in Virginia, and which ones should you be aware of potentially biting you? 8News has compiled a list of common spiders that can be found ...