Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

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

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

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.

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful ...

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

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 ...

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