They are commonly found outdoors in debris and woodpiles. Brown Recluseīrown recluse spiders are light to dark brown in color (hence their name) with a signature dark brown violin shape on their backs. In fact, there has not been a black widow related death in the United States in over 10 years. Death is uncommon after a black widow bite, especially if treatment is received quickly. Black widow bite symptoms include fever, elevated blood pressure, nausea, and sweats. While males rarely bite, females have been known to be aggressive especially when they are guarding their eggs. Black widows can be harmful to humans if bitten. They are also found in common places around your home where they can be undisturbed like eaves, empty boxes, and even shoes that are stored away and never worn. They are most often found around woodpiles and can easily access your home by hitching a ride inside on your firewood. Black Widowīlack widow spiders are black and shiny in color with a prominent red hourglass shape on their back. Here are 10 of the most common spiders found in Georgia and the threat they may pose to you and your family. In fact, of the 38 known species of spiders in Georgia, only 2 are harmful to humans. Almost all species of spiders found in the United States pose no threat to humans. The humidity and subtropical conditions provide just the right setting for these pests to thrive.
The climate of Georgia (and the southern United States in general) provide the ideal environment for several species of spiders.
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