Every summer, like clockwork, the giant house spider emerges from the shadows. From July through September, males abandon their damp basements, sheds and storage closets, venturing boldly into ...

Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...

In the forests of South Africa lurks an arachnophobe’s nightmare – Nephila kowaci, the largest web-spinning spider in the world. The females of this newly discovered species have bodies that are 3-4 ...

Experts tell FOX Carolina News they’re seeing an increase in spiders this fall. One of the most noticeable spiders they’re ...

Growing as big as a person’s palm, fishing spiders — the largest spiders in Minnesota and the Midwest — can make people jump, startled by their size and speed. “It’s a very big, intimidating spider,” ...

When fans think of Spider-Man’s most hated enemies, plenty of villains likely come to mind. From the Green Goblin to Doctor Octopus to Venom, there’s no shortage of “baddies” dreaming of making Spidey ...