The good news is that most spiders can't bite humans. But the bad news? Some spider bites can be dangerous and, rarely, even deadly. So, is your bug bite is actually a spider bite? It’s not ...

Almost 100 people went to hospital last year with spider bites, according to a report, with the number four times higher than a decade ago. NHS data has shown that 98 spider bites led to A&E ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

Redback spider venom contains neurotoxins that can cause severe pain, sweating and systemic symptoms such as nausea and muscle spasms. Redback bites are more commonly inflicted by a female redback ...

This spider's bite is much feared because its venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's. In humans, bites produce muscle aches, nausea, and a paralysis of the diaphragm that ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of spiders, it’s important to know which ones can cause problems.