Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- A 12-year-old Orlando boy was bitten by a black widow spider. Doctors at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital have received a shipment of anti-venom from Miami to treat the boy.

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.

HIGH POINT, North Carolina -- A North Carolina boy is recovering from a black widow spider bite. The child's mom is now urging all parents to check everything your kids play with outside because it ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes in the UK and, with more than 650 different species of ...

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Black widow spiders strike fear into the hearts of many people. You've probably heard that the small black spiders with the distinctive red hourglass under their midsection can kill you with one bite.

You move a few boxes in your closet, only to have a scare from one of the most feared arachnids: the black widow (Latrodectus). While your first instinct may be to scream like you're in a horror film, ...

A rare and deliberate exposure to black widow venom sent a 37-year-old woman to intensive care after she injected a ground-up ...

She "freaked out" after finding this potentially deadly creature in the package. — -- A woman says she made a potentially deadly discovery inside a package of grapes she bought from a Walmart ...

So, why am I talking about spiders in December? The main reason is now that it’s finally a bit chilly outside, we aren’t the only ones seeking a warm place to get out of the cold. Some of them are ...