If you find black widows hiding in out-of-the-way places in your home, it's important to get rid of them as quickly as ...

The black widow spider's web helps it trap things to eat. They'll eat other spiders -- including black widows -- and all kinds of insects. They're capable of killing things much larger than ...

As the spider was crushed, a fragment of the arachnid flew into the woman's eye, she said, which caused immediate pain and swelling. The doctors concluded that the woman's symptoms were caused by ...

The most poisonous spider in North America, the black widow's venom is 15 times stronger than the rattlesnake's. Amazingly, the notorious predators are known for attacking and killing prey much ...

The black widow spider is a venomous arachnid. While its bite can be painful and cause significant discomfort, it's rarely fatal to humans. Symptoms might include muscle pain, cramps, and sweating.

But a black widow's first line of defense, if you happen to disturb their web, is to hide, not bite. Bites are rarer than people think, Coticchio explained. "They're not these out-to-get-you ...

Black widows are indeed the most venomous spider in North America though (Australian spiders have a special claim to fame). Their venom has a chemical called alpha-latrotoxin which causes intense ...

A potentially deadly spider is making a comeback in the southwestern states this summer with scientists and pest control experts warning people to be vigilant. Black widow spider females carry a ...

A black widow spider spins a web. The venomous creatures are common in Sacramento during warm months, typically hiding under objects during the daytime. ...