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

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...