I believe you are referring to a Wolf spider, i just encountered such and immediately started to look it up. This description is the only thing that i could find. Silvery back can occur it was non-aggressive unlike a brown recluse in other words. A small amount larger than a Half-dollar.
The spider which you are describing, being black and about the size of the palm of your hand in Ohio is likely a wolf spider. They are not aggressive but will bite if provoked. While not lethal to humans, a wolf spider bite will require medical attention as they are poisonous.
The spider you are describing sounds like a spiny-backed orb-weaver spider (Gasteracantha cancriformis). This spider is known for its distinct coloration, with a black head and legs and a gray body with spikes or spines. It is relatively small in size and can be found in shrubs and trees, where it builds its orb-shaped webs.
The spider described is likely a bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax). They are black with a distinctive white stripe, typically around the size of a quarter, and can display aggressive behavior if provoked. While they have the ability to bite, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans.
The kind of spider that is large 3 inches black and fuzzy with white stripes and found in the Bahamas is a tarantula. These tend to hide most of the time, but they may come out when it rains or if they are disturbed.
I got bit by a spider fitting this description, and hurt very bad. Very small, black spider with two very small dots on its back(side by side), but I don't know what kind it is..left a pretty good welt, and red dot on my leg.
Without knowing the size of the spider and where it was found, itÕs hard to know for sure what kind of a spider it is. It may be a black and yellow garden spider or a common orb weaver
The spider which you are describing, being black and about the size of the palm of your hand in Ohio is likely a wolf spider. They are not aggressive but will bite if provoked. While not lethal to humans, a wolf spider bite will require medical attention as they are poisonous.
It is almost impossible to tell for certain what kind of spider a given specimen is simply by its appearance. In this case, you can rule out many species of spiders, but additional information such as size and web type would be key in its identification.
The spider you are describing sounds like a spiny-backed orb-weaver spider (Gasteracantha cancriformis). This spider is known for its distinct coloration, with a black head and legs and a gray body with spikes or spines. It is relatively small in size and can be found in shrubs and trees, where it builds its orb-shaped webs.
depends on the size of the spider, and which legs you are asking about
Black widow
It isn't a spider at all. It is an insect masquerading as a spider. I live in Tennessee and on June 19 encountered one on my porch. I killed it and the "body" fell off. On further inspection I found it only had 6 legs.
The spider described is likely a bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax). They are black with a distinctive white stripe, typically around the size of a quarter, and can display aggressive behavior if provoked. While they have the ability to bite, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans.
The kind of spider that is large 3 inches black and fuzzy with white stripes and found in the Bahamas is a tarantula. These tend to hide most of the time, but they may come out when it rains or if they are disturbed.
If it was a pretty descent size spider it could very likely be a wolf spider. They would hide in things like that and they are very fast. I used to get them in my old house. They are not dangerous but can be creepy looking.
The Smiley Face Spider has a heart like shape on the butt.
I got bit by a spider fitting this description, and hurt very bad. Very small, black spider with two very small dots on its back(side by side), but I don't know what kind it is..left a pretty good welt, and red dot on my leg.