These web weavers have been found in shipping containers full of tropical yellow fruit, thus earning the moniker “banana spiders.” However these spiders come in all shapes and sizes, some being ...

• But Urologist Dr. Peter Mungai said penile erection involves neuron stimulation and production of hormones which has nothing to do with a spider bite. • In addition to intense pain and possible ...

Nature never ceases to amaze. Did you know that there is a Brazilian wondering spider, whose bites kills victims in two hours? The strange bit, however, about the creature, known as critter and ...

There are close to 50,000 known species of spiders, with another 50,000 estimated to be undiscovered. While the creepy arachnids can be frightening to look at, many are harmless to humans. However, ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

Brazilian singer Darlyn Morias has died after he was bitten on the face by a venomous spider. Morias, 28, was at his home in the northeastern city of Miranorte on 31 October when the insect bit him on ...