Brown Recluse Fiddler Spider
Although these spiders aren’t aggressive, and rarely bite humans, the brown recluse is known for being one of Canada’s most dangerous spiders. Brown recluse spider bites often go unnoticed initially because they are usually painless bites. Symptoms usually develop hours after a bite. Initially the bite site is mildly red and upon close inspection may reveal fang marks. Within a few hours, the redness gives way to pallor with a red ring surrounding the area, or a “bull’s-eye” appearance. If you see a huge brown spider, it’s not likely to be a brown recluse as they’re only about the size of a quarter if they have all of their legs extended. These spiders have a violin-shaped marking on their backs, which is why they’re sometimes called fiddle-backed spiders (several other species that have similar markings). Brown recluse spiders hunt their prey instead of catching it in webs. Their webs are used for shelter and nesting, and are very disorganized looking. They are known to hide in gardening gloves, clothes and shoes, so make sure you shake those out.
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