If you suffer from arachnophobia, this is the time of year when you're most likely to run into one of your worst nightmares: a tarantula. It's mating season for most of the 29 species of tarantulas in ...

These warm summer days can offer a lot of outdoor fun -- but can come with some pesky trouble. People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's ...

Visitors have been warned about a species of spider that can cause serious damage to humans, found on one of the most popular holiday islands.

Tarantulas are massive, hairy spiders that thrive in warm climates. While they might look terrifying, they usually shy away from humans if possible. However, they can—and often do—bite when they feel ...