The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and how to prevent a bite.

Venom from these spiders impacts the nervous system, potentially resulting in muscle stiffness, nausea, breathing difficulties, and abdominal discomfort. The shape and color of false black widows ...

and embraced the study of black widow spiders. “Their fangs don’t even usually pierce human skin!” he says in an effort to be reassuring. While widows are indeed among the most venomous ...

With help from the Cleveland Clinic, here's what to know about these common venomous spider species found in NC, from where to find them to symptoms of their bites and more. Black widows ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.