Arachnids

A news study confirms that the bite of a Noble False Widow spider can be just as severe as those of the feared Black Widow.

These large, long-legged Australian huntsman spiders are notorious for entering cars and being found behind sun visors.

The first reported sighting of the Pine Rockland trapdoor spider occurred in 2012. Since then, "only a handful" of specimens, all male, have been discovered, according to a Zoo Miami press release.

In rare cases, the bite of a Mediterranean recluse spider can lead to a condition called loxoscelism that is characterized by skin lesions.

Black widows are widely considered to be the most venomous spiders in North America and can live for up to three years,

Teouna and Ken Thomas saw the large, creepy-crawly guest climbing up the window outside their house.

The arachnid belongs to a genus, or group of species, known as Loxosceles—which are commonly referred to as recluse spiders, violin spiders, brown spiders, fiddle-backs or reapers.

"My initial reaction was just to get the bloody thing out of me as fast as possible," the man said.

Known by its scientific name Metagryne bicolumnata, the strange creature was filmed and photographed in the Ecuadorian rainforest.

Deforestation and urban sprawl are forcing the venomous animals into contact with humans.

Researchers suggest that the older females may be seducing the males with pheromone signals.

The creature fills the gap between ancient tailed arachnids and true spiders.

The creature has an entirely new type of hair covering its body.

The creatures have striking arm-like claws, but are harmless to humans.

Arachnids may grow larger in cities because they tend to be hotter.