Despite being completely non-threatening to humans, the golden orb weaver spider has acid-yellow spots and pincer-like legs, and can grow as broad as a human fist. In other words, it looks ...

When it comes to scary-looking spiders, you don't have to be an arachnophobe to find steering clear of the golden silk orb weaver (Trichonephila clavipes) to be a good idea. Sometimes called banana ...

There are many species of spiders worldwide, and around 3,400 species live in North America. Many people are affected by arachnophobia — fear of spiders — even when the spider in question is harmless.

Chris and Martin take a close look at how the golden orb weaver spider spins its web. As a miniaturized Martin climbs a branch, Chris also gets on the miniaturizer so they can see how Orbit the spider ...

The bros get to take a close look at the orb weaver spider's web power in action. The Kratts see how the type of thread made by the orb weaver spider changes from being smooth to sticky so it can ...

For tufted golden orb weavers, losing a leg is better than losing their life. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Some male spiders sacrifice their own front legs to their female love ...

Feb. 11 (UPI) --The color yellow and coloration patterns featuring yellow and black are common among orb weaver spiders that build their webs in lighter environs. However, orb weaver species that live ...

Many orb weaver spiders sport yellowish stripes or spots on their undersides, and for a good reason. That color yellow tempts bees and flies into a spider’s web, a new study suggests. Orb weaver ...