Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

As the weather grows warmer, more spiders will begin to appear. Here are the 10 venomous spiders in Louisiana and typical ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in ...

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

While the brown recluse has been found outside of these states, sightings are rare, and these spiders are not native to territories that don’t suit their needs like the South and Midwest do.

What they look like: The brown recluse is a brown spider with a distinct “violin-shaped marking” on the top of its head and down its back, Potzler says. They also have six eyes instead of the ...