As Halloween arrives, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of Florida’s coolest and spookiest spiders —that aren’t so scary after all. Spiders are often misunderstood, but many are shy, harmless ...

Hidden across mainland Florida are ancient white sand scrublands—remnants of prehistoric islands once surrounded by ocean—and these isolated habitats are home to some of the most unusual venomous ...

Tarantula mating season occurs primarily in the autumn months. The Mexican red rump tarantula, found in South Florida, is not considered dangerous to humans. Tarantulas are found in various states ...

Recent studies from the University of South Florida are challenging the long-held fears many residents have about the state’s most notorious eight-legged neighbors. While Florida’s humid climate ...