Wolf spider. What they look like: With over 200 species of wolf spiders crawling around, it’s no wonder that they range in size and appearance.“The largest species can be up to an inch and a ...

Venomous funnel-web spiders are typically only found in Australia, but another species that builds similar-looking webs can often be found in the United States.

If it feels threatened, the hobo can deliver a painful bite that can cause complications like headache, fatigue, and nausea. Therefore, it is worth knowing you have a giant house spider instead.

“The hobo spider can inflict a painful bite that results in localized red swelling and some pain, but no necrotic lesion,” Potzler says. Usually, symptoms will get better within 24 hours with ...

Spotting a spider in your immediate vicinity can be a little intense, especially if you have a major fear of the creepy crawlers. And, when one shows up in your home, it can be downright freaky. With ...

Hobo spider season is approaching, but scientists and doctors are advising people not to freak out. "You should be cautious, but we don't have to panic," said Helen Atthowe, a horticulturist at ...

And the venomous hobo spiders, which do make their home in the Northwest, aren't as common in the urban areas as they used to be. Extension hasn't identified one in a couple of years, he said ...