Across the globe, several spider species possess potent venom, posing significant risks to humans. These spiders, including the brown recluse, Brazilian wandering spider, and black widow, are ...

In the event of encountering a Brazilian Wandering Spider in its natural habitat or within your residence, it is advisable to seek assistance from a trained expert at the earliest convenience.

A new study led by Dr. Keith Lyons at the University of Galway ’s School of Natural Sciences examined over 70 spiders to identify patterns in toxicity. The team concluded that a spider’s usual prey ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway's School of Natural Sciences has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others.

Spider venom potency exhibits phylogenetic prey specificity but does not trade-off with body size or silk use in prey capture. Biology Letters, 2025; 21 (5) DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0133 ...

Researchers at the University of Galway have worked to uncover why some spiders have stronger venom than others – finding diet is “one of the most important drivers”.

A new study on spider venom by researchers at the University of Galway ‘s School of Natural Sciences could help with future drug discovery, its authors have said. The research, published on ...

News UK News Spiders UK shopper makes creepy discovery in her supermarket bananas Pauline Smith, 51, said she bought the bananas from Aldi in Montrose, Scotland, and was about to drive them home ...

A SHOPPER got an unexpected freebie with her bananas when she discovered an egg sac thought to be from a South American spider. Pauline Smith, 51, said she bought the bananas from Aldi in Montrose,… ...

Though the deadly Brazilian wandering spider is part of the same family, Acanthoctenus venom poses no threat to humans. Spider expert Paul Hillyard, former curator at London's Natural History ...