Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

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

Depending on your perspective, seeing a Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

Mosquitoes and spider bites can be very uncomfortable for humans and pets, and if they get severe, proper medication is required.

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

Despite their terrifying reputation, UGA researchers found the spiders are actually scaredy cats. ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing ...

You’ll notice the female joro right away. Their abdomen looks a bit like the business end of a hornet. A reddish splotch of ...

The Joro spider’s venom effectively subdues insects and small vertebrates, but for humans, a bite is less painful than a bee sting. You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to login.

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 ...

The Joro spider’s venom effectively subdues insects and small vertebrates, but for humans, a bite is less painful than a bee sting. Native to parts of Asia, the Joro spider was first reported in the ...