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 ...

Very few spiders in the United States cause serious illness or even death. Most spider bites will often resemble a bee sting.

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention.

“These are the fastest-known arachnids so far,” Wood told Smithsonian, referring to spiders in the Mecysmaucheniid family, which are native to New Zealand and southern South America. Wood named them ...

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 ...