4. Hobo Spider
These spiders live primarily in the northwestern states such as Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming. They reach up to half an inch in body length and are dark brown with a chevron pattern on their abdomen. A bite from a Hobo Spider forms a blister, then breaks and turns into an oozing ulcer. Other symptoms include a bad headache, nausea, weakness, fatigue, damaged eyesight, and short-term memory loss.
5. Tarantula
If you’re living somewhere with a warm climate and have a well-drained, dry yard, then your yard may be home to tarantulas. All tarantulas are venomous, but despite their venom and intimidating appearance, no recorded deaths are resulting from a tarantula bite. However, it’s still a good idea to steer clear of them, as their bites can be very painful, and their bodies are covered in hairs that fall off and cause an itchy rash. Besides: no one wants to be that first recorded statistic!
6. Wolf Spider
If you have Wolf Spiders in your yard, you’re unlikely to see much of them, as they are a solitary nocturnal species and live in burrows in the ground. Their bodies may grow up to an inch and a half in length, and larger spiders hunt insects, lizards, and frogs. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are much more likely to retreat into their burrows than they are to bite when threatened. Wolf spider bites are very painful, being described as like the sting of a bee. Though the spiders in your yard are likely to be completely harmless, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared and ready. Now you’ll be able to identify which spiders you want to avoid so you can safely enjoy your yard!