False widow spiders’ fangs carry harmful bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatments

Many fear the bite of a false black widow spider, which can lead to painful swelling, stiffness and large abscesses. In rare cases it’s been blamed for paralysis, amputations and even death, but a new study confirms it’s not the arachnid’s bite that’s dangerous—it’s the bacteria on its fangs.  In a new study published in Scientific … Read more

I’m A Celeb SPOILER: Shane Richie is faced with 200 spiders

I’m A Celeb SPOILER: Shane Richie is faced with 200 spiders and forced to retrieve stars using his TONGUE in terrifying Cruel Jewels trial By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 12:37 GMT, 24 November 2020 | Updated: 12:37 GMT, 24 November 2020 He has become a show favourite since bursting into the I’m A Celebrity… Get … Read more

Peter Andre says he’s glad he did I’m A Celebrity 16 years ago because he ‘faced my fear of spiders’

Peter Andre has said he is glad he took part in the 2004 series of I’m A Celebrity- not because he met his ex-wife Katie Price but because he overcame his spider phobia.  The singer, 47, spoke to New Magazine about his stint in the jungle but failed to mention his main storyline during his … Read more

Nature: Ogre-faced spiders can hear without ears via their hairy legs

The hairy legs of the ogre-faced spider allow it to hear sound vibrations from up to six feet away — even though it has no actual ears — a study has found. Experts from the US found that the arachnids — named for their massive eyes, which provide great night vision — can pick up … Read more

Incredible images showing butterflies, spiders and insects as you have never seen them before

Just a little closer..! Incredible images showing butterflies, spiders and insects as you have never seen them before feature in the Close-Up Photography Awards More than 6,500 photographers from 52 countries entered  this competition of macro photography The award for Close-up Photographer of the Year went to Galice Hoarau for his shot of a miniscule … Read more

Wolf spiders are resorting to CANNIBALISM as warming Arctic causes population to rise

The Arctic is warming and causing morbid behaviors in nature. Researchers working in Alaska discovered female wolf spiders are turning to cannibalism in order to survive.  The team found that these females are eating juvenile spiders and reducing the population in certain areas. These creatures are becoming larger and producing more offspring, which is creating … Read more