Spiders often evoke mixed emotions, from intrigue to fear. However, these eight-legged wonders are among the most diverse and essential creatures in our ecosystems. With over 48,000 species, spiders ...

Although they are rare, spider bites can happen. And even a nibble from a house spider can leave an uncomfortable welt. Here are some of the most common house spiders you might see in or outside ...

Seven people in Queensland were hospitalized over the weekend with snake bites, including a man in ... a Queensland snake-catching business, told Australian Broadcasting Corporation television ...

Australians in one state were warned to “avoid snakes” after seven people were taken to hospital with bites over the weekend amid a surge in reports. A man in his 30s was left in a potentially ...

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Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...