The New Zealand false widow spider, a native of the Canary Islands and Madeira in Spain, is an invasive species that is ...

Fortunately for North Americans, most neurotoxic spiders are native only to Australia. The one species British Columbians have to watch out for is the black widow spider.

Australia faces urgent warnings as the invasive New Zealand false widow spider spreads, posing dual threats through venomous bites and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Spiders’ fangs are often so small that they have a hard time puncturing human skin, making them less of a risk than other bites or stings. When a spider bite does occur, venom is injected into ...