Category: spider

Giant Asian Invasive Spider Likely to Spread Along East Coast: Study

The Joro spider, an invasive arachnid species that is native to eastern Asia and first spread across Georgia in 2013, is expected to “colonize” through most of the East Coast, according to a new study. The good news is that the bright yellow spider, which is about the size of a child’s hand and has blue-black…


‘Rust’ Crew Member Bitten by Venomous Spider May Need Arm Amputated

A crew member who was part of the wrap team on the production of Western movie “Rust” may lose his arm after he was bitten by a venomous spider. Jason Miller, a lamp operator and pipe rigger, was bitten by a brown recluse spider while packing up the set and started to experience severe symptoms within days…


Spider Venom Could Be the Miracle Cure for Heart Attacks

Research has found that the venom of spiders—occasionally the cause of seizures and even death—could actually be life-saving for those suffering from heart disease. Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the world. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 60,000 Australians suffer a heart attack every year, with heart…