Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. It is one of the most common phobias one can suffer from in the Western world. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that a significant amount of people have a moderate to severe form of arachnophobia. In fact, according to studies conducted in the United States, approximately 25% of men and 50% of women report that they have some degree … [Read more...]

Getting over your fear of spiders is a process that should begin by acquiring more knowledge about spiders and their nature. Typically, people are afraid of what they don’t know; they have misconceptions driving their fears, and learning about the facts can help reduce that problem. The next step is to gradually be exposed to them, allowing a frightened individual to become … [Read more...]

A bite from a brown recluse spider is typically not life-threatening. Very rarely, a bite can be severe enough to cause a large ulceration and tissue necrosis that can take some time to heal, and during this time the victim is at risk of infection. In the worst case, a brown recluse bite can cause death, with the vast majority occurring in cases involving children, elderly, and … [Read more...]

The lethality of a black widow spider bite is dependent on several factors. These factors include the health and age of the affected individual, the gender of the spider, and the possibility that an allergy to spider bites may exist. One must be very careful and should seek medical attention if they believe they have been bitten by a black widow. With that said, there has been … [Read more...]

Though most spiders are relatively harmless, the brown recluse is one of few spiders in the United States that have the potential to be quite harmful to humans. It is usually found in warmer areas of south central and Midwestern sections of the country. Receiving a bite from a brown recluse can lead to skin lesions and in the worst case, death. Recognizing a brown recluse … [Read more...]