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http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/DD6962.html
= Potentially Dangerous Spiders =
The brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reculsa, is common outdoors and indoors in the southern and central United States. It is uncommon to extremely rare in the Upper Midwest. Only one specimen has been recorded in Minnesota (1953, Lake County). Only two specimens have been recorded in Wisconsin in the last 25 years. Brown recluse spiders have been reported in several widely scattered sites in southern Iowa since 1969. Specimens have been retrieved and confirmed from only twelve counties.
Figure 2. Brown Recluse Spider The brown recluse spider is nicknamed the fiddleback or violin spider because of the distinctive dark violin-shaped marking on top of the front body section. Notice the neck of the violin points toward the rear. The brown recluse is unusual in having six eyes instead of the usual eight. The spiders are tan to dark brown and nearly ½ inch in body size. Recluse spiders avoid areas where there is human activity, and prefer closets, guest rooms, basements, and attics. They frequently inhabit shoe boxes, clothing and furniture. These spiders are most active at night and feed on silverfish, crickets, and other insects. Most people are bitten on the hands or feet when they are handling infested items. The bite of the brown recluse spider is usually painless. However, localized burning sensation often develops within the first hour and during the next 6-12 hours, a small pimple or blister forms. The surrounding tissue begins to darken and take a raised appearance. The venom of this spider can cause extensive tissue damage (necrotic reaction) and over the next 10-14 days, a sunken, open, ulcerated sore up to several centimeters in diameter. It normally takes 6-8 weeks for a brown recluse spider bite to heal. A large sunken scar may persist that requires surgery to repair. Not every brown recluse bite results in ulcer formation. In rare cases systemic complications such as liver or kidney damage result. See your physician or emergency room as soon as you suspect a brown recluse spider bite. Capture the spider for later identification (crush the specimen, if necessary, but do so as gently as possible).
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Are brown recluse spiders found in Minnesota?
No, Brown Recluse Spiders do not live in Pennsylvania.
Does Delaware have brown recluse spiders?
no
Can King Baboon Spiders cause an infection like a Brown Recluse?
Yes, probably not as bad as the Brown Recluse spiders but yes.
What is the Brown Recluse spiders natural enemy?
Brown Recluse spiders are primarily predators themselves and do not have many natural enemies. However, some predators like certain species of wasps and birds may occasionally feed on them. Additionally, some insects and spiders may compete with Brown Recluse spiders for resources.
Are brown recluse spiders in Peru?
Worst, two of most recluse spiders are found in Peru, the Chilean and the Gaucho.
Where do brown recluse spiders get water from?
From the blood
Does a brown recluse hop?
No, brown recluse spiders do not hop. They move by crawling using their eight legs like most spiders.
Doe brown recluse spiders have a white butt?
Brown recluse spiders do not have a white butt. They are recognizable by a violin-shaped pattern on their cephalothorax and light brown color.
Are wood spiders and brown recluse spiders the same?
No they are not. Brown recluse are some of the most poisonous spiders in the USA. Wood spiders, though can be considered close in appearance, are actually harmless (fright and allergic reactions aside).
Where do brown recluse spiders dwell?
under your pillow
Does Wisconsin have poisonous spiders?
Yes, the Brown Recluse.
What is a good brown recluse repellent?
The glue boards are a great brown recluse repellent.
