Male black widow spider The male of this species has an elongated body with white and red markings on the sides. The male's legs are much longer in proportion to its body than are the female's.

The Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans) is probably the most common Widow spider in our area. The base color of Black Widows is jet black, with various patterns of red, orange, yellow, and ...

Some spider bites can lead to serious complications if left untreated. That’s why it’s important to know how to identify spider bites and what other symptoms to look out for.

Scientists have officially brought genetic engineering to the spider’s web. For the first time, researchers have created a gene-edited spider that spins red fluorescent silk.