Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near ...

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is a notorious arachnid native to Australia, known for its distinctive red markings and potent venom. While encounters with these spiders are relatively ...

The current antivenom is already effective against a wide variety of funnel-web spider bites, including the newly discovered "Big Boy." Only male Sydney funnel-web spiders have venom that can kill ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

A new species of Funnel Web Spider named Atrax christenseni and nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ is pictured at the Australian Museum in Sydney (Picture: Reuters) A new type of spider, nicknamed the ‘big ...

"This particular spider is a lot larger ... but luckily the same anti-venom is effective on bites from the new species. Mr Christensen first discovered 'big boy' in the early 2000s, near Newcastle ...

The finding will not change how funnel-web spider bites are treated as the antivenom is effective across all species. Researchers have confirmed what they have suspected for the past two decades ...

A larger and deadlier species of funnel-web spider - dubbed the 'Big Boy' - has been discovered by experts. The new species of the most venomous spider in the world was discovered by Australian ...

In conclusion, the spider-tailed horned viper’s deceptive tactics and potent venom make it a formidable predator in its natural habitat. Understanding its unique adaptations and knowing how to respond ...

Oh, spider Pokémon. While the real-life equivalent might be frightening beasties we’d do anything to get away from, we love the spiders of the Pokémon world. With that in mind, we’ve put together this ...

Almost 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites last year, official NHS data show, which is four times as many as a decade ago and twice as many as two years ago. The vast majority ...