The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

A woman hospitalized after a spider bite says her life changed almost instantly, leaving her unable to walk, eat, or care for ...

Six venomous spiders reside in Mississippi, including three variations of the widow spider. The most medically significant spider bites come from black widows and brown recluses. Many suspected spider ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is warning the public of medical complications from brown recluse spider bites, particularly in children. VUMC reports that while the ...

A woman was bitten by a venomous spider and had to be hospitalised for two weeks. After being discharged, her entire skin ...

News that a venomous spider is expanding its territory can be concerning. No one wants to be a victim of a potentially life-threatening spider bite. However, in nearly every state in the US, there is ...