There is a common misconception that spiders are insects. We tend to group them in with other “bugs” and “creepy-crawlies” because they have a lot in common. They are small, they have a similar look, to some degree, and occupy many of the same...
Over 3000 species of spiders can be found in North America, but relatively few are considered dangerous to humans. Spider venom is used to capture and kill small, but several spiders can cause toxic bites and can cause significant distress must be treated to obtain...