The Garden State is home to abundance of wildlife from creepy crawlers to coastal species, woodland creatures, a wide variety of plants and more. While some are harmless, there are a few species that ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday, ...

While most spiders in the home and business are harmless, the presence of venomous species can pose serious risks, making it crucial to identify and manage them effectively. Alabama is home to two of ...

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Marines at this base south of Hiroshima exterminated 279 venomous spiders over a recent three-month period, according to a statement from Yamaguchi prefecture ...

Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to refer to 'venomous' snakes, which inject via a bite or sting. If you live in the central or eastern United States, you might see more ...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Twice as many venomous spiders were exterminated this spring on this base in western Japan compared with the same three months last year, according to ...

Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth adds another scary warning: “And they’re watching you with multiple eyes and fangs made for sucking blood.” But unlike the Addams Family of 1960s ...

While the infamous Nosferatu spider has long become a permanent resident in Germany, a new arachnid is now causing a stir. Until now, spiders of the Loxosceles genus were only found in the ...

Backyards can harbor venomous creatures like scorpions, snakes, and spiders, which typically avoid humans and play vital ecological roles. Understanding their behavior and warning signs is key to safe ...

Venomous animals deliver toxins by wounding another animal while poisonous animals deliver toxins passively, as another creature touches or ingests it. New Jersey is home to 22 types of snakes, two of ...