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 ...

Up to the 17th century, people believed the spider bite caused "tarantism" — an uncontrollable urge to weep and dance. As these black hairy spiders spread worldwide, they carried the name with them.

This spider isn’t just dangerous—it comes with an unexpected side effect. Known for its venomous bite, this spider can cause a reaction that some might consider… highly unusual. Scientists ...

Due to the slow season, the park needs more male funnel-web spiders whose venom is essential for antivenom production. Spider keeper Emma Teni said the zoo needs the public’s help “now more ...

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Feared for their notoriously toxic and fast-acting venom, funnel-web spiders are capable of killing a human in 15 minutes. While there are 13 recorded deaths from their bites, no one is thought to ...

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"That means we rely on the constant donation of these spiders to ensure enough venom for the antivenom program. Plus, it takes about 150 to 200 milkings of funnel-web spiders to create one vial of ...

However, since the inception of the Australian Reptile Park’s funnel-web spider antivenom program in 1981, zero deaths have been recorded. The venom program houses more than 2000 spiders ...