It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species. Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes. Preventing infestations ...

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a Wichita Eagle article first published in 2022. You could be seeing one of two venomous spiders native to Kansas more often in your living space as it gets warmer ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center is warning the public of medical complications from brown recluse spider bites, particularly in children. VUMC reports that while the ...

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...