As the weather grows warmer, more spiders will begin to appear. Here are the 10 venomous spiders in Louisiana and typical reactions to poisonous bites.

Across planet Earth, the animal world is full of species perfectly adapted for life in their specific niche. From polar bears ...

Tarantulas, like many different spiders, have venom. But they don't usually like to use it on humans. "It takes a lot of energy for their bodies to make it. So, they'll use it as a last resort ...

Britain is home to an array of different spiders, but which ones are the biggest and are you likely to find any in your house? From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come ...