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Why Ukrainians Hang Spider Webs on Their Christmas Trees
The Eastern European tradition is rooted in a beloved folktale often known as 'The Legend of the Christmas Spider.'
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Meet the Joro Spider: the Invasive Arachnid Species That Could Soon Overtake the East Coast
The invasive Joro spider is venomous and as big as your palm, but its taste for stink bugs means it could do more good than harm.
Gigantic Joro Spiders Have Invaded Georgia—Here’s Why They Might Be Welcome Guests
Joro spiders, an invasive species in Georgia, aren’t your enemy. (Unless you’re a brown marmorated stink bug.)
Terrified of Spiders? This New AR App Can Help With Your Arachnophobia
A new augmented reality app called Phobys may be the best exposure therapy for those with arachnophobia, short of getting in a room with a real spider.
Study Finds Spiders Are Victorious in Battles Against Snakes
A recent study looked at hundreds of records of spiders killing and eating snakes—even snakes many times their size.
Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?
Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.
One of the World’s Most Dangerous Spiders Could Invade Homes after Australia's Recent Rainfall
The venom of the Sydney funnel web spider can kill in as little as 15 minutes. And they might be lurking in Australian residents' shoes or laundry.
Where Do Cobwebs Come From?
The sticky spider streamers tend to appear in room corners. Here's why they hang around even after a spider has left the premises.
‘Water’ in Kansas City Woman’s Ear Turned Out to Be a Venomous Brown Recluse Spider
She woke to the sensation that water was stuck in her ear, and thankfully went right to the doctor’s office.
Thousands of Tarantulas Are Crawling Around Colorado for Mating Season
The furry, mostly harmless creatures are looking for love—and hoping their mates don’t eat them after they find it.
The Reason You Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your House, According to an Entomologist
Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are likely always in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.
10 Creepy-Crawly Facts About Spiders
Whether you're an arachnophobe or an arachnophile, here are a few things you should know about our eight-legged friends.
No Venom, No Problem: This Spider Uses a Slingshot to Catch Prey
The triangle weaver spider uses its webbing to hurl itself like a spring-loaded nightmare at unsuspecting prey.
After 110 Million Years, This Spider Fossil's Eyes Are All Aglow
It might not bite or jump, but this long-dead spider is unsettling for another reason: Its eyes still appear to be illuminated.
It 'Rained' Spiders in Brazil Last Week—and You Can Watch It If You Dare
They're not really falling from the sky—but the reality is perhaps even more disturbing.
7 Animal Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
No, you probably aren’t eating any spiders in your sleep.
A Chemical in Spider Venom Could Be a Key to Killing Skin Cancer Cells
A spider capable of killing you in 15 minutes might one day save your life.
Thousands of Rare Insects and Lizards Have Been Stolen From a Philadelphia Museum
Including one of the most dangerous spiders in the world.
This Bright Blue Tarantula Packs a Mean Bite
It's also called the peacock tarantula, but you may want to think twice before picking one up.
How Spiders Surf the Wind For Miles on Strands of Silk
Great, just what we needed—flying spiders.
5 Spiders That Can Hide in Plain Sight
Take a closer look the next time you decide to lean against a tree.
Watch a "Trained" Spider Named Kim Leap Six Times Its Body Length
Kim was the only regal jumping spider willing to participate in the researchers' study.