Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...

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 potential human-specific antidote to black widow spider venom has been discovered, researchers report. They have identified an antibody that effectively neutralizes black widow venom in lab tests of ...

A better way of treating potentially deadly black widow spider bites with fewer side effects has been developed. Human antibodies have been engineered by scientists to neutralise the arachnid's toxin.

For the first time in about a decade, Kansas State University entomologist Jeff Whitworth is answering calls about the black widow spider. “Right now, the black widow can be found around out-buildings ...

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- A 12-year-old Orlando boy was bitten by a black widow spider. Doctors at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital have received a shipment of anti-venom from Miami to treat the boy.

Venomous animals are unique species that produce and utilize specialized toxins by injecting prey or predators using bites, ...

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.

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.