A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly “exploded” from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and how to prevent a bite.

Shocking photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ... he was bitten by a venomous false widow spider - whose bites produce necrosis of the flesh.

leg and foot all increased in size massively as venom from the bite ran rampant through his body. It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild, similar to a ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how serious their bites may be. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider ...