Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...

Wolf spiders have a reputation for being intimidating, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fast, hairy, and large enough to make anyone jump when one scurries across the floor. In Australia and the ...

South Carolinians who are proud of where they live may not realize they've been killing the state spider, often mistaken for the brown recluse. The Carolina wolf spider was designated the official ...