A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby ...

Learn how brown recluse spiders in Florida are localized, reluctant to bite, and far less likely to cause severe necrotic ...

“This research shows that brown recluse spiders aren’t the boogeyman that everyone makes them out to be,” Coticchio said.

While brown recluse spiders don't particularly exhibit aggression unprompted, their bites can cause serious reactions, like red, irritated skin and painful ulcers that take weeks to heal. That's ...

Taking these precautions might help you sleep better at night.