‘Spiders’ Archives
Funnel Web Spider
The funnel web spider is normally found in the southern hemisphere, particularly Australia, both in coastal and highland areas. Though the generic name of the funnel web spider is used most of the time, it includes no less than thirty-six species that live both on land and [Read More]
The Myths And Stories Of The Camel Spiders
To some, camel spiders seem the boogie men of the Middle East, but from a scientific point of view, there is absolutely no justification for the myths and stories that consider this species a real monster and a threat to humans. The exaggerations related to camel spiders [Read More]
Brown Widow Spider
Distantly related to the black widow, the brown widow spider is far less toxic than its famous cousin. Though it is widely spread in the United States, this species often proves difficult to identify because of its variable color. Thus, you may find brown widow spider [Read More]
Brown Recluse Spider Bite
Given the lack of aggressive behavior of the species in general, the brown recluse spider bite should be a trifle. Yet, things are not that simple since a mere exposure to the venom of this spider can trigger a whole range of very unpleasant reactions. As it seldom happens [Read More]
Brown Recluse Spider
Belonging to a small-sized arachnid species, the brown recluse spider is the one to be found in shady corners both indoors and outdoors. Unlike most other spiders that grow in our homes, the brown recluse spider does not weave a web, but creates an apparently disordered [Read More]
Black Widow Spider
The black widow spider is probably the most famous and feared spider species in the world, and all the scary picture comes from the habit of the female spider to devour the male after mating. It is this specificity that is actually responsible for the name of the species as [Read More]
A Bite From A Brown Recluse Spider
Like other insect injuries, brown recluse spider bites are likely to cause lots of discomfort as they are behind the majority of necrotic wounds reported in the United States on a yearly basis. Though the spider species in question is pretty common and not aggressive, [Read More]
