The Joro spider has been spreading across the country since first being spotted in 2013 in Georgia.

A new tarantula species, Trichopelma grande, has been discovered in western Cuba, captivating researchers with its impressive size and distinctive features. The spider is the largest and hairiest ...

Art Woods introduces us to Antarctica's enormous sea spiders and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in Fluffy the Chilean Rose Tarantula, a surprisingly big land spider. Hosted by: Hank Green Dooblydoo ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the heaviest body. A few species are genuine monsters on both counts. Others are ...

Joro spiders, which have 4-inch leg spans, are spreading across the eastern U.S., and Penn State says they could reach Pennsylvania. Experts say not to panic, as they're shy and rarely bite.

Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus. A new study, "A hairy giant among dwarves," published this month in the Journal ...

The hot summer in Texas has attracted a special kind of arachnid to soak up the sun, which has piqued the interest of local homeowners. “Anyone know what this spider is?” asked a Nextdoor user in a ...