Hank Guarisco, a Lawrence-based independent arachnid researcher, said more than 500 species of spiders live in Kansas but probably only one common breed of tarantula called Texas browns.

Spiders aren't always the first animals potential pet owners consider. They're not quite as cuddly as dogs or cats, they have twice as many legs, and the fear of them is one of the most well-known ...

When most people think of spiders, the word ‘friend’ may be one of the last ones to come to mind. However, if you were a ...