Don’t be caught unaware on an outdoor excursion. Here’s how you can identify dangerous snakes and spiders.

According to the Indiana Department of National Resources, Indiana has about 400 known species of spiders, but only two can seriously injure humans: The Black Widow and the Brown Recluse.

Black widow spiders live in cool, dark places like sheds and garages. They normally bite only when they’re startled or surprised. You can take these steps to reduce your chances of a black widow ...

Black Widow Spiders are found throughout the world. Their bites are rarely fatal, but the venom of widow spiders contains neurotoxins that could cause severe side effects in humans.

Black widow spiders are being killed off in the U.S. The culprits are actually their cousins: brown widow spiders. Though the reason behind the killings is unknown, a new study suggests.

A black widow spider with an egg sac. The spider can be found in every state other than Alaska. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images "And unlike bees and wasps, they do not leave their dwelling to ...

Black widow spiders across the southern United States are getting eaten up by brown widows, their lesser-known cousins, according to new research investigating the relationship between the two ...

And widow spiders, particularly black widows, certainly don't need to be unfairly villainized. Of course, you don't want to be bitten, because their venom can cause minor to severe symptoms.

Editor’s note: This article was updated at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, to correct that the red hourglass shape is on black widow spider’s abdomens. Originally Published: November 17, 2023 ...

Black widow spiders, distinguished by their shiny black bodies and red hourglass markings, are one of the most venomous spiders in North America. However, their bite is rarely fatal to humans.

What spiders and snakes am I likely to see in Indiana? Spider sightings vary depending on where you are, ... These are the brown recluse spider and the southern black widow spider. Advertisement.