The katipo spider prefers living in the grasses and ... there is no antivenom for these spider bites that leave gangrenous, open wounds on the skin. Seek medical attention immediately if you ...

A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.

Dan-Dan Zhang received funding from Kungl. Fysiografiska Sällskapet I Lund on spider research. Gabriele Uhl received funding for exploring the chemical sense of spiders from the German Science ...

The skin, being a multifaceted organ, performs a pivotal function in the complicated wound-healing procedure, which encompasses the triggering of several cellular entities and signaling cascades.

Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it's surprising how much we still don't know about them. One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research ...

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it's surprising how much we still don't know about them. One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research has ...

Pain increases or becomes severe. Redness spreads outward from the wound or dark streaks extend from it. A sore, boil, or ulcer develops. Pus or cloudy drainage oozes from the site. If a sore or ulcer ...

Other than the infamous redback spider, you will not need to worry about venomous arachnids. Keep in mind that spiders do like to hide and avoid humans as much as possible. Something as simple as ...

As an example, a patient has a serious wound that is infected and is not getting better with antibiotics and wound care. The wound is getting larger, the patient is getting sicker, and without better ...