Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. The animals most at risk from the black widow' ...

The first occurrence of a dangerous spider known as the Black Widow has been confirmed in Slovakia. The adult female arrived in Slovakia from California in a shipment of machine parts goods. She also ...

Probably the most famous of the deadliest spider lot, the black widow almost needs no introduction. Officially known as Latrodectus, its species can be found on every continent in the world.

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The thought of black widow spiders is enough to send chills down one’s spine. Their painful bites contain a cocktail of chemicals, primarily the ...

Alaska is the only state that doesn't have a type of black widow spider. Although black widow spider bites can be dangerous, they're rarely fatal. Still, you could experience uncomfortable muscle ...

A woman has undergone surgery after being left seriously ill when she was bitten by a spider hidden on a cushion. Louise Edwards, 49, was bitten by the arachnid, thought to be a false widow spider ...

Around 1,500 pupils are being taught online after a school closed due to a suspected infestation of false widow spiders. The Duston School in Northampton informed parents on Tuesday night.