Articles By

Nathan Reed

focus on spider identification and educational nature content
content based on public scientific and educational references
updates for clarity and accuracy

Giant House Spider

Quick answer The giant house spider is a fast-moving, long-legged brown spider commonly found in buildings and sheltered spaces. It ...

darwin’s bark spider | size,bite,habitat & Facts

  Darwin’s bark spider   This is particularly true of Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini). The female is Goliath to his David; ...

do daddy long legs bite poisonous

Dispelling the Myths: Daddy Long Legs Spiders ‍Photo byBlueSeaShellonPixabay ‍Daddy long legs, often mistaken for spiders, have long been the ...

Are common house spiders harmful?

  American house spiders possess poor vision and cannot detect any movement further than on a 3-4 inch interval. If cornered, ...

brown recluse spider bite stages pictures

  What is a brown recluse spider?   Brown recluse, violin, or fiddleback (Loxosceles) spiders are about 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) long ...

Brazilian wandering spider | bite,Size, Habitat, & Facts

Brazilian wandering spider Phoneutria spp. is actually a genus with five known similar species whose members are highly venomous. They include ...

black and yellow garden spider

Life Cycle mate once a year. Mature male spiders roam in search of potential mates. Once a suitable mate has ...

black widow spider bite pictures & symptoms

What are the symptoms of a black widow spider bite?   What is a black widow spider?   Black widow spiders (Latrodectus ...

Black House Spider

  INTRODUCTION: The Black House (or window) spider is found in most of Australia including Tasmania and has been introduced into ...

Australia bird eating spider

  For More information on Australian Tarantulas, check out the Australian Tarantula Association.The Bird Eating Spider is one of Australia’s largest ...