Spiders

Spiders know when a harsher than normal winter is ahead for Missouri.

What is your greatest fear? For me, spiders are near the top of the list and that's why this time of year in Missouri is always nerve-racking. That's because the 8-legged freaks are about to come out of their holes and take over parts of the state.

When it comes to spine-chilling encounters, Illinois doesn’t disappoint with its lineup of creepy crawlers. Here’s a closer look at the two most dangerous spiders you might accidentally meet while minding your own business.

It might be awhile before I sleep again and I do not wish the same fate upon you, but I must share the story of a Missouri person who just shared a terrifying story. They moved into a new home (to them anyway) and learned it already had someone(s) living there - 20 brown recluse spiders.

Huge, nasty Fishing spiders are popping up all over Wisconsin, but are they actually dangerous?

I may never go camping near the Missouri River again after some stories have been shared about huge arachnids that apparently also call that area home. Several Missouri fishermen swear it's not an exaggeration or far-fetched tale, but what they really saw with their own eyes.

Rarely do I ever say trust that I am an expert on something. But, in the case of holes that have started appearing in Missouri yards, I am. My expertise is why you never ever want to put your hand down those holes and I can prove why with science, pictures and video.

A Missouri woman knew she had a problem in her ear. What she did not realize is that problem was a spider.

There's a reason why I tend not to travel to the southern parts of Missouri during the late summer and early Fall months. It's because of an annual nature tradition where you'll soon see hordes of 8-legged freaks crossing the roads in that part of the Show Me State.

My dad used to tell me not to worry about tomorrow because today has enough worries. This issue is not a today thing, but boy could it become a conversation in the future. It's a mammoth invasive spider that is spreading like wildfire in the direction of Missouri, but there's not really a reason to worry even when/if it arrives.