Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. The animals most at risk from the black widow' ...

Black widows’ red hourglass tells birds to back off but is almost invisible ... and embraced the study of black widow spiders. “Their fangs don’t even usually pierce human skin!” ...

Four days prior, he had complained about a spider bite on his back ... False widow spiders, so-called because of their similarity to the more venomous black widow spider, are the main culprits ...

Hot take: I think you should let spiders live in your home. They're typically harmless, and—like bats—can help out with pest control around your property. Plus, I'm not a fan of killing ...

Alaska is the only state that doesn't have a type of black widow spider. Although black widow spider bites can be dangerous, ...

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when ...

FOX31’s Rogelio Mares spoke with the wife of a man bit by a black widow spider, causing him to spend days in the ICU. She now has a warning for other Colorado residents. FOX31’s Rogelio Mares ...

Her science communication work spans journalism and public engagement. View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The thought of black widow spiders is enough to send chills down one’s ...

Giant spiders are invading Britain's homes - if media reports are anything to go by. Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you ...