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 ...

Spiders aren’t for everyone. Some people may find them terrifying, but others may find their natural beauty stunning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist suggests that spiders be ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

Of the over 46,000 known spider species, only about 200 have venom potent enough to be of medical concern. This is assuming, of course, that an individual isn’t allergic to specific components of ...

A black widow spins a web in an oak tree in this file photo. The spider is one of three species found in Kansas that can pose a risk to humans. JasonOndreicka Getty Images/iStockphoto Even if you ...