When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

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 ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be treated at ...

Redding residents are used to seeing wildlife on the city's maze of hiking trails and surrounding national forest, but some animals have a "mi casa es tu casa" attitude about human territory. While ...

Did you just see a common house spider in your kitchen cabinet or one of South Carolina’s more dangerous arachnids? The Palmetto State has four different types of spiders with venomous bites. But how ...

Whether at a local campground or in the backcountry, camping is all about getting closer to nature. But sometimes, nature gets a little too close to you — like when you're bitten by a spider or a ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

Although most spider bites are not substantially venomous to humans, the brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reclusa, can cause significant cutaneous injury. These spiders are common inhabitants of homes ...

A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.