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The brown recluse spider, known scientifically as *Loxosceles reclusa*, is a creature that has both intrigued and concerned ...

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Cindy Moon, or Silk, is a major Spider-man character and thanks to a post credit tease appears to be confirmed for the next Marvel Spider-Man game. But who is she and what does that mean for Pete ...

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Each season, female brown widow spiders lay several egg sacs, each with 120 to 150 eggs. The egg sacs are distinctive, with silky spikes projecting from the surface, much like a thistle.

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be ...