Spider types

Many people have a fear of spiders—arachnophobia. Let's be real. A creepy-crawly with multiple eyes and legs that can appear out of nowhere is enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies.

Spiders are found around the world from your backyard to tropical islands. Learn how they live, how they feed, and what they have to be afraid of.

Enjoy a collection of photos and pictures of awesome stuff you don't see every day. From amazing places, unique animals, to just cool stuff, this...

Jumping spiders size, where do they live, are they poisonous, do they bite & make webs, where & how long do they live, what do they eat

There are three venomous spiders in the United States: the brown widow, the brown recluse, and the black widow. Some species of spiders in the United States—the mouse spider, black house spider, and wolf spider—are rarely encountered but may deliver a toxic, painful bite.

Spiders are fascinating and diverse animals that kill some harmful insects. Their silk is very strong and may be useful for us. Some species are venomous.

As always, thank you for reading. Many thanks to Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri, who did the lion’s share of collecting and writing up research. Corrections, ideas, and items for next month are…

Today, this little guy was hanging out on my laundry room door. No, it’s not a Halloween decoration! It’s for real people. So...

If you're confused about banana spiders, you're not alone. There are 5 types of spiders known as banana spiders. Here's their range, venom levels, photos.