Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

Scientists have pioneered a groundbreaking method to combat snake venom using newly designed proteins, offering hope for more ...

Despite being home to a whole cast of creepy crawlies, barely anyone has died from a spider bite in Australia in decades. We ...

Noting that the issue of snakebites was prevalent 'throughout the country', the Supreme Court on Monday, in its order asked ...

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...

JAIPUR: Rajasthan is grappling with a serious snakebite crisis, as the medicines available in state hospitals are proving ...

During a collection at the Australian Reptile Park, Tony the Tiger snake produced an astonishing 123 milligrams of venom. This is over double the average venom yield for the species, highlighting its ...

The 17-year-old reportedly encountered the puff adder in the bush in the KwaZulu-Natal province. He then spotted the puff ad ...

Tiger Snake Breaks Record For Biggest Venom Yield. A Tiger snake has set a new world record for the largest venom yield ever ...

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study different populations of the Sydney funnel-web spider – one ...

The study marks a major shift in understanding the Sydney funnel-web spider, with each newly identified species occupying ...