Spiders

Black Widow Spiders

The black widow spider is easily recognizable due to the hourglass shape females have on their abdomen. It is one of the most feared spiders in the world because its venom is 15 times stronger than the venom of a rattlesnake.

Black widows tend to bite only in self-defense. If they do bite, victims may experience nausea, muscle aches, and possible diaphragm paralysis, making it difficult to breathe.

While most people do not suffer long-term severe damage or death due to a black widow bite, the bites can be fatal to small children, people who are already ill, or the elderly.

Brown Recluse Spiders

These range in color from white to dark brown or even black. They are medium-sized and tend to have dark markings on their cephalothorax that looks like a violin.

Although brown recluse spiders are not generally aggressive, they will bite if they feel threatened or are accidentally disturbed. Unfortunately, brown widow spider bites can produce mild to more severe symptoms including redness, swelling, blistering, and even necrosis. 

If bitten by a brown recluse, you should seek medical attention to avoid a more serious issue.

Grass Spiders

Grass spiders are typically brown or gray with light and dark stripes near their head.

They build funnel-shaped webs as a retreat. These spiders tend to construct webs in areas of tall grass or on the ground near window wells, foundations, steps, and low shrubs.

Sometimes, wandering males may find themselves indoors as they search for a mate.

Grass spider bites are generally low risk to humans.

Black And Yellow Garden Spiders

The spider is also known as the golden orb-weaver, yellow garden orb-weaver, corn spider, and the writing spider.

They are easily identifiable by their large size and distinct appearance. They have beautiful yellow and black coloring on their abdomens, with alternating bands of orange and black on their legs.

If you disturb a female black and yellow garden spider in her web, or otherwise threaten the spider, you may get bitten. Symptoms of garden spider bites include discomfort and mild swelling.