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

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

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

BOSTON — Ever since a Joro spider was recently photographed on Beacon Hill, Jessica Garb has been fielding calls from people who’ve seen similar arachnids in Massachusetts. One person in Amherst was ...

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” ...

Joro Spider GGC Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. James Russell and Nicholas Mizera have found that the Joro spider, which is taking over much of Gwinnett County and beyond, are infected with ...

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

ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large ...