As their name implies, brown recluse spiders are reclusive — Whitworth describes them as shy — and often go unnoticed as they spend their time in places where there is not a lot of human activity, ...

Two venomous spiders, black widows and brown recluse spiders, can cause severe symptoms, experts say. Here are spider bite pictures and tips to identify them.

Gabe Lustman, 30, in the hospital for a brown recluse spider bite. / Credit: Courtesy of Gabe Lustman "I came in at a very, very lucky time," he said. "Because if I didn't, I could have lost my leg." ...

The majority of spiders that live in North America are harmless, but the brown recluse spider is one of the few exceptions. Unlike most species of spider that reside in the U.S., brown recluses ...

Brown recluse spiders are active from spring to fall, seeking cooler areas like attics and basements, and homeowners can ...

I think I have brown recluse spiders. How can I be sure and what should I do? Mary W. — Tulsa Brown recluse, or "fiddle back," is one of the two spiders in Oklahoma venomous to humans (black ...

Only two types of spiders in north-central Texas and southwestern Oklahoma have powerful enough venom to be of medical importance. These are the Black Widow and Brown Recluse spiders.

The brown recluse spider can be found inside and outside throughout Texas. They are active from spring through the fall outside but can be active year-round in climate-controlled spaces like homes.

Have you been seeing more venomous spiders in and around your Ohio home lately? Here’s how to identify them and keep them ...