There are 15 species of tarantulas in Texas, as explained by Texas A&M University’s AgriLife.While not dangerous to humans, the large (typically) black and/or brown creatures can bite if threatened.

Brown recluse spiders can be identified by their golden-brown coloring, in addition to a dark brown or blackish violin-shaped marking near their heads, explains Texas DSHS. Unlike many other ...

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, there are nearly 900 species of spiders in Texas. ... often causing mild local swelling with two faint red marks surrounded by redness.

Researchers have, for the first time ever, used CRISPR gene editing on spiders. While the genetically-modified critters lack the ability to give you spidey senses, they do spin glowing silk.