Spiders are arachnids, a class of arthropods closely related to scorpions, mites, and ticks. With over 45,000 species, ...

Summer in Memphis brings increased risk of encountering potentially dangerous critters. Venomous snakes like copperheads, while not usually fatal, require caution. Saddleback caterpillars, black widow ...

Kansas is home to a variety of potentially dangerous animals, ranging from bison to ticks. Four venomous snake species, two poisonous spider species, and two tick species are among the potentially ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...

Introduction: Spiders aren't the only arachnids -- Araneae (spiders) -- Amblypygi (whip spiders) -- Uropygi (whip scorpions, vinegaroons) -- Schizomida (short-tailed ...