The western black widow, the only widow species native to Colorado and the only spider species that can harm a person with its venom, is entering the reproductive phase of its life cycle ...

They name two kinds of spider: a black widow and a brown recluse ... rarely have serious complications. Kids and people older than 60 are most at risk of a life-threatening response to venom.

This concept is especially true for North America’s most venomous offering—the black widow. “Lots of people fear spiders, and as a result, they get a bad reputation,” said Alabama ...