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What is a Huntsman Spider?
Belonging in the Sparassidae family, the huntsman spider is differentiated from other spider families because of its long legs and large size. Typically, the color of a huntsman spider is a subdued...
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How Severe is a White-Tailed Spider Bite?
White-tailed spider bites can be quite painful, but not particularly dangerous. Those most at risk are those who have allergies or sensitive skin that may lead to complications following a bite, but...
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Best First Aid Tips for Spider Bites
There are various treatment methods for spider bites depending on which spider bit you, specific symptoms, and the overall health and age of the bite victim. Though most spider bites pose no threat to...
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4 Common Myths about Spiders
There are many myths and misconceptions about our mostly harmless, eight-legged friends the spiders. Our fear of them often impacts how we approach them, as well as how to deal with them despite their...
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What is a Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula?
The goliath bird-eating spider is the largest spider in the world in terms of mass, and the largest member of the tarantula family. Its appearance is a combination of light and dark brown colors. They...
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How to Spot a Brown Recluse Infestation
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...
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How Dangerous is a Black Widow Bite?
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...
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How Dangerous are Brown Recluse Bites?
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...
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Spiders
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...
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What is Arachnophobia?
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...
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