Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

Over several months, researchers found and killed over 2,000 Loxosceles reclusa in the "highly infested" home.

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The bite of a brown recluse spider contains a rare toxin that can destroy skin tissue. Most cases are mild, but first aid is important. Learn more here.

Brown recluse bite reactions "will range from a little, mosquito-bite type of thing to, potentially, a nasty lesion" in which the flesh surrounding the bite dies, known as necrosis, he said.

Brown recluse bites are known to take some time before more severe signs of infection or necrosis are apparent. This slow development means that you may feel fine, but find that the bite has taken ...

The brown recluse spider, whose bite can cause tissue loss, scarring and infection for humans if left untreated, will be in its most active phase from now until October.

Recluse Spider Season Is a Myth The venom of recluse spiders can be dangerous, but the idea of there being a “season” when these arachnids invade homes and bite is unhelpful and wrong.

The potential danger of a brown recluse bite has been recognized for decades. Sandy Abraham, 58, was bitten in 1982 while attending the Wisconsin state fair, along with her father who was also ...

A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a brown recluse spider, according to KATV, the ABC affiliate in Little Rock. Warning: The video above includes photos showing the effects of a ...