Sun spiders aren’t venomous and do not pose a lethal threat to humans. They will try to avoid people if possible, but if threatened, they may bite. The bite is said to be excruciatingly painful.

Solifugids are not venomous; nor are they giant-sized. They do not attack and disembowel camels and they do not intentionally attack humans although if accidentally disturbed, they can deliver a ...

The sun spider is known for its great speed and powerful jaw. Oddly enough, sun spiders, which are also called wind scorpions or camel spiders, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to the ...

North Carolina is home to nearly 700 spider species — but a few are poisonous and can cause painful injuries if you’re not careful. Most spiders are harmless, and it’s not uncommon to find ...