Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

Let's talk about spider eggs, those tiny wonders of nature that hold the next generation of arachnids. Spider egg sacs, made of silk, are carefully crafted by mom spiders to protect their baby spiders ...

Recently a new species of spider was discovered in Australia. This new funnel webbed species is nicknamed 'Big Boy' because ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm (1.97 ...

A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular ... The 45-year-old has been a household name on the Chinese mainland and beyond for over two decades.

Let's talk about the woodlouse spider, an arachnid with a unique hunting style and impressive jaws. Known scientifically as Dysdera crocata, this spider has a special knack for preying on woodlice, ...

"This particular spider is much larger, its venom glands are much larger, and its fangs are much longer," Christensen said, ...

BEIJING: A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular Mandopop musician Jay Chou. Mi Xiaoqi, a ...