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We're fortunate that these tend not to be terribly aggressive spiders, they have a way of popping up out of nowhere, at least in my part of the country.
Also, folks in this sub probably already know this, but for the rest: The bites are not necessarily as dangerous to healthy adults as you might think. It's usually more concerning for children, elderly, and a subset of folks who happen to react more harshly to the venom. So, don't get complacent, but also, if you do get bit, don't panic.
Agreed. We have tons of these in my backyard and it terrified me when we first moved in. I've learned over the years that they mind their own business and keep the other bugs away so I leave them alone
I spent an entire afternoon talking with family on our patio before someone pointed out that my elbow had been ~6 inches from a black widow the size of a 50¢ coin the entire time. I had never seen such a big widow in my life and I grew up clearing out black widows from our breaker box and wood shed constantly.
Very good photo, especially how you captured the red markings. 🕷️.
Thanks! I love the macro mode on this phone's camera
Not enough! Nuke it!!!
Oh man I found one nesting in my car trunk once. Everyone suggested firebombing the car. I did kill the spider and removed an egg sac. Never saw another one. Years later, it's my daughter's car now.
You forgot:
From orbit!