If bitten, it’s important to: avoid touching or scratching the bite clean the affected area with soap and water apply a fresh, non-stick bandage Do not attempt to extract the spider’s venom.

Almost 100 people went to hospital last year with spider bites, according to a report, with the number four times higher than a decade ago. NHS data has shown that 98 spider bites led to A&E ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: among the 3,500 spider species calling America home, only a handful ...

Although they are rare, spider bites can happen. And even a nibble from a house spider can leave an uncomfortable welt. Here are some of the most common house spiders you might see in or outside ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

Tammin Sursok has revealed a shock health update after she visited her doctor for a routine check-up following a spider bite. The Australian actress, 41, was bitten on Monday and visited her GP ...

But there are two spiders in North America that have a dangerous bite. "Usually, when we see people who think they have a spider bite, it's an unrelated skin infection," adds Rick Spurlock ...

SA’s antivenom stock is depleted. While production will resume following facility renovations, it will take months before new ...