Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

In severe cases, a redback spider bite can cause respiratory distress or paralysis. It’s important to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect a redback spider has bitten you, as prompt ...

A new species of Funnel Web Spider named Atrax christenseni and nicknamed 'Big Boy'. (Photo: Reuters) The same antivenom is effective in treating bites from "Big Boy", scientists said. "Sometimes you ...

A t first, individuals realizing they received an insect or spider bite might be a surprise. This is especially true if they didn't feel the bite when it initially occurred. In fa ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

Scientists have just discovered a brand new species of spider—and it instantly became ... most venomous creepy-crawly for many years—bites can cause severe symptoms, including pain, muscle ...

Brown recluse spider bites often cause mild symptoms or go unnoticed. However, in some cases, a brown recluse bite can lead to more severe reactions, including infection or loxoscelism. Loxoscelism is ...

Black widow spider bites usually involve two puncture ... Learn more about tick-borne diseases. Aside from bruising, a bug bite may cause discoloration and swelling (inflammation).

Fatigue caused by "unusual" circumstances involving spider bites contributed to a train crash in Western Australia's north earlier this year, the federal transport safety watchdog has found.

A new report claims that Sony is seemingly planning to reset its Spider-Man Universe after the poor box office debut of its latest release, Kraven the Hunter. The J.C. Chandor directorial ...

Bite did not break the skin or is only a bruise Minor scratches that don't go through the skin from a pet Tiny puncture wound from small pet, such as a hamster or puppy. Exception: cat puncture wound.