Brown Recluse Spider. Image via Pixabay Spiders are essential in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem by reducing the insect population. With over 45,000 species of spiders worldwide, there is an ...

The brown recluse spider, with its elusive nature and potent venom, has garnered a fearsome reputation across parts of the United States. Often hidden out of sight, this arachnid can deliver a bite ...

Now on to some more common brown spiders that are not dangerous. With more than 2,000 species of ground spiders it is likely that the brown spider you see scooting across your garage floor when you ...

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how ...

Nursery Web Spider The nursery web spider (Pisaurina mira) is another poisonous arachnid you might be mistaking for a wolf spider, although their venom is nothing to write home about (thankfully!).

"We are moving. I'm serious," she said as she had visions of an army of brown spiders invading our house. "Relax," I said, scratching at my leg. "It's only a teeny-weensy spider.

The brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) is one of the only common spiders in the U.S. that is considered venomous — though their bite rarely, if ever, kills a person.

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how dangerous it is.