But they’re also strikingly large. While males stay much smaller, females can achieve a leg span of up to four inches, their ...

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

More research is needed on this topic, but thus far, the most obvious impact of the joro spider is the intensity of its presence. They’re large spiders that are comfortable living in highly ...

Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.

Despite their terrifying reputation, UGA researchers found the spiders are actually scaredy cats. ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing ...

Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large spiders with hints of ...

But they’re also strikingly large. While males stay much smaller ... their bodies more than a quarter of that length. Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since ...