They're huge and colorful, with bands of yellow and blue. These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past ...

While males stay much smaller, females can achieve a leg span of up to four inches, their bodies more than a quarter of that ...

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

Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.

While males stay much smaller, females can achieve a leg span of up to four inches, their bodies more than a quarter of that ...

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

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

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

Native to Asia, Joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia between Athens and Atlanta. They’ve been spreading ever since ...

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 ...