These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro spider sighting on Oct. 17. The spider was found in Cades Cove in ...

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

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It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean for the native ecosystem?

It also doesn’t have wings, and its venom is not harmful to humans. The reference to flight comes from the Joro spider’s propensity to ballooning — a process by which spiders move through the air on ...

While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is quite docile and, if given the choice, will run rather than attack. It also doesn’t have ...

Killer clowns, spiders and menacing dolls will greet visitors of the South Oxnard Branch Library's Haunted Library. It's the second year the library has offered after-hour tours of a space ...

People in Norfolk are finding more large spiders in their homes than ever before - and here is why. Spider mating season begins in early September and can continue until November as the critters ...

Earlier this year, scientists predicted the species would soon spread up the East Coast, and in September, six Joro spiders were reported near Philadelphia, and a single pregnant female was reported ...