Spiders

The so-called Nosferatu spider is spreading in Germany. But can this eight-legged creature truly pose a threat to humans and pets?

New spider species discovered: Pikelinia floydmuraria lives in walls, hunts mosquitoes, and is named after Pink Floyd.

The highly venomous spider Loxosceles laeta, also known as the Chilean recluse spider, has been spotted in Germany for the first time.

Researchers discovered nine new spider species in Laos, including tiny cave spiders that carry their young in their fangs.

A spider that looks like a Pokémon? What many might think are AI-generated photos are real. PETBOOK introduces this extraordinary spider.

In the basement or the shed, there's always a corner where spiders lurk. Is it always the same one? And how long do spiders actually live?

Silk spiders weave meter-wide webs. However, they are not the spiders that build the largest webs in the world.

Every year in late summer, thousands of Texas tarantulas migrate across the United States. Here's why they're on the move and why you should leave them alone.

Researchers discover new tarantula species with exceptionally long reproductive organs, aggressive females, and an entirely new genus.

Is there a difference between a tarantula and a bird spider? Both terms immediately bring to mind a large, hairy spider.

Researchers document fascinating partnership between frogs and tarantulas living together in communities. PETBOOK presents the findings.