Found in the deserts of southern Africa, the six-eyed sand spider has a venom that can produce dermo necrotic effects including bleeding, skin necrosis and even red blood cell breakdown.

In conclusion, while these spiders represent some of the deadliest you might find in your backyard, encounters with humans are relatively rare and serious injuries even more so.

A member of the family Thomisidae, goldenrod crab spiders are both crabby and spider-y. A medium-sized crab spider, these creatures are familiar garden visitors across southern Canada and the United ...

Six-Eyed sand Spider Six-Eyed Sand Spider. Image via Unsplash Living in the deserts of southern Africa, the Six-Eyed Sand Spider is elusive and seldom encountered by humans. Its venom is hemolytic and ...

Sicarius spiders are a genus of the recluse family. Ranging in size between 1-2 inches, Sicarius spiders have six eyes but lack the violin-shaped markings of their recluse spider cousins.

So just how many spiders are in the world? Find out how outnumbered humans are as well as which spiders to fear the most!

Incredible close-up of colourful crab spiders — March’s best science images The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites ...

This amazing footage taken by a scuba diver shows THOUSANDS of spider crabs migrating at the bottom of a bay. Giles Pollock, 33, took the footage while participating in group snorkeling in the ...

Learn about the giant Japanese spider crab and its unique characteristics. Listen: Fans boo President Trump at the FIFA Club World Cup Final 'Fridge cigarette' is Gen Z's new Diet Coke obsession ...

Butterfly Pavilion’s annual Spiders Around the World exhibit will launch on Sept. 21 at the invertebrate zoo at 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, showcasing exotic varieties of eight-legged ...