A pilot with a severe allergy to spiders was bitten mid-flight by a stowaway tarantula — forcing hours-long delays as the plane was fumigated after landing safely, according to reports.

After departing Dusseldorf, the Iberia Airbus A320 was en route to Madrid when the incident occurred. The tarantula is thought to have made its way onto the aircraft during a previous stopover in the ...

A pilot caused chaos at 35,000ft after suffering an allergic reaction from a tarantula bite. The Iberia plane’s onwards journey was delayed so it could be fumigated and the pilot, said to be ...

Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File Mexican singer ...

Are you thinking of taking in a pet tarantula? When handled daily, tarantulas can make for affectionate and docile pets. They’re also popular in classrooms and in group demonstrations. Some popular ...

Species like the Mexican Red Knee became victims of over-collecting. It got to the point where the Washington Convention put limits and prohibitions on the commercial trade and export of tarantulas ...

Her provocative style initially drew public criticism, but her vibrant personality gained her friendships with everyone from former Mexican presidents to some of the most influential Mexican ...

Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team announced Monday in a statement on Instagram. “Rest in peace, your music and legacy will always live in ...

Paquita la del Barrio died in her hometown of Veracruz, Mexico. Famed Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at 77. The Award-winning singer, who rose to prominence for her Mexican style ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the Grammy-nominated Mexican singer known for boleros and songs about women empowerment and against machismo, has died, according to a statement on her official social media ...

"With deep pain and sadness, we confirm the death of our 'Paquita la del Barrio' in her home in Veracruz...," according to the statement. "At this time of great pain, we respectfully ask all media ...