Fake spider webs might delight trick-or-treaters on Halloween, but those decorations — and other trappings of the holiday — can be a real threat to animals, experts warn. “Every year, wildlife and ...

SAN DIEGO — As Halloween approaches, animal welfare experts are cautioning homeowners about the potential dangers of certain decorations to wildlife. Fake spider webs, a popular holiday decoration, ...

Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent years, and the National Retail ...

Halloween decorating used to be about creativity—making your house look festive with a few spooky touches. But lately, it’s turned into a competition of who can cover the most square footage in fake ...

As signs of autumn begin to creep in, as leaves fall from the trees and as the air gets colder, millions of households usher in the season by displaying spooky outdoor decorations for Halloween — ...

Keep candy, chocolate, and decorations out of reach — common Halloween items like chocolate, xylitol candies, glow sticks, and fake cobwebs can be toxic or dangerous to pets. Watch for costume stress ...

There’s been carnage in the suburbs, as Australians once again embrace a tradition of hanging plastic spider webs to celebrate Halloween. In Sydney, witnesses say a distressed kookaburra “gave up” on ...