As a recovered arachnophobe, I am very familiar with many of the ridiculous spider myths. Spider myths can stem from their ...

Noah Johnson, 16, was bitten by a spider, which caused a wound that quickly became infected and was resistant to antibiotics.

Like most spiders, it's the females of this species that are larger than the males. However, it is the males most responsible for bites to humans.

Don't reach for a shoe the next time you find a spider in your home. Squishing some types of spiders can create even bigger issues, so try this method instead.