Imagine, if you will, you are a fly. Out for a stroll when lo! A strong, sticky substance has you ensnared: a spider’s web, built by the eight-legged giant on its way to kill you. You ready yourself ...

But orb weaver webs are more than just traps for prey — they also help the spiders, who don’t see as well as other species, gather information about the environment.

Many people consider Joro spiders pests because of their large size and ability to bite humans. Here’s everything you need to know about Joro spider identification, health risks, removal, and more.

Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood arachnids in your backyard: the garden spider. Known for their intricate webs and striking colors, these arachnids are some of the most beneficial ...

These spiders are commonly confused with golden orb spiders, but garden spiders are smaller and lack the golden sheen on their webs. You may also hear these arachnids referred to as the zipper spider ...

The golden orb weaver on the other hand, spins a tough yellow web which remains a permanent fixture. These webs, which may stretch 2m across, are found throughout the moister forests of the ...

The female golden silk orb weaver looks particularly intimidating, with a gold-colored body sporting lighter yellow spots and lengthy legs that can give it an overall span ranging from 2 to 6 inches.

Bites from yellow sac spiders are generally mild and self-limiting in severity, according to the report. It will usually heal in a few weeks if the wound is kept clean and free of secondary infection.

Bites from yellow sac spiders are generally mild and self-limiting in severity, according to the report. It will usually heal in a few weeks if the wound is kept clean and free of secondary infection.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

A Japanese Joro spider, a type of golden orb-weaver, Trichonephila clavata, feeds on a small grasshopper ... The joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on ...