SPIDERS

Of all the spiders that may cause medical problems, only the black widow and brown recluse are considered serious threats in the United States. The black widow has a shiny black body, about the size of a pea. With legs extended, it’s about an inch long. Females have a red or yellow hourglass mark on their underside. The black widow spider is partial to outdoor latrines and other places that attract flies. The black widow spider will attack with even the slightest provocation. Its bite is less painful than a pinprick and does not cause a hole in the skin, but soon, […]