When a spider bites, it typically leaves two puncture marks on the skin, a hallmark of arachnid encounters. In the United States, there are over 3,500 species of spiders, but only a handful are known ...

As temperatures drop, encounters with venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse increase. Experts explain the ...

Black widow spiders, scientific name Latrodectus mactans, are among the most venomous of all arachnids. They are found in North America, and their bite can be fatal in some cases. If you found a ...

A bite from a black widow can be serious, but here's when to get treatment, and when to know if symptoms will resolve on ...

Brown recluse spiders are small and quite shy, but capable of delivering deadly bites. Learn about what to do if you get ...

Redding residents are used to seeing wildlife on the city's maze of hiking trails and surrounding national forest, but some animals have a "mi casa es tu casa" attitude about human territory. While ...

Rattlesnakes and black widows are venomous and live in Redding, California. These animals usually only bite in self-defense or to protect their young. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention.