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Do black widow spiders bite people?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes, they are poisonous.

Their bite is painful and is toxic. Its poison can cause flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, liver damage - especially in young children or the elderly.

Luckily, they are very sensitive to insecticides and, therefore, easy to control.

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