Brown Recluse Spider
Reclusive venomous brown spider with a violin mark behind the head.
Photo: Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago (CC0) · public domain/CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Light to medium brown, about 6–11 mm, with a dark violin-shaped marking behind the head and six eyes arranged in pairs (most spiders have eight).
Dry, undisturbed places — storage boxes, closets, attics, behind furniture and in rarely worn shoes and clothing.
- Spiders in undisturbed storage — boxes, closets, attics
- Irregular off-white webbing in hidden corners
- A bite that develops into a slow-healing ulcer
Recluse venom can cause a necrotic wound that's slow to heal, plus fever and nausea. Bites are uncommon and happen when the spider is pressed against skin. Seek medical care for a suspected bite.
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