Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, is one of the most common specific phobias. Arachnophobia affects between 2.7 and 6.1 percent of the global population. That doesn't seem like a lot, but ...

POLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Recent warm weather and rain in East Texas may be inviting unwanted guests near your home. As we get closer to summer, black widows are making an appearance.

The giant spiders are pretty harmless to humans, but can still bite so beware. By Ariana Garcia , Assistant News Editor June 7, 2024 Tarantulas are emerging in Texas for their annual mating season ...

Tarantulas are among the largest spiders of the New World, ... Texas Brown Tarantulas can be observed in Texas primarily east of the I-35 corridor and north of the I-10 corridor, ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A few reports of black widow spiders across East Texas are bringing with them a warning to be careful. “Black widow spiders, they’re kind of a solitary type of spider.

How many kinds of venomous spiders are there in East Texas? Technically, all spiders are venomous and capable of biting, and there are hundreds of different kinds. However, the fangs of most spiders ...

The largest spiders in Texas will be roaming through backyards and trails this summer in a pursuit of love. Mating season for male tarantulas is underway and experts say they’re harmless, if ...

LAKE TAWAKONI STATE PARK, Texas (Reuters) - Texans like to say everything in their state is bigger. They can now add spider webs to that list. Sign up here. A monstrous network of sheet-like webs ...