Even though they’re quite creepy and not the best to look at, most spider species you see are harmless. They are helpful as they prey on other insects that could damage your yard plants. But there are several spider species and other arachnids you will want to keep clear of. Seek treatment immediately if one of them bites you. Did you know that the scorpion is also an Arachnid? Please continue reading to learn about what ones to avoid and what they look like.
1. Scorpion
The Arizona bark scorpion is the most venomous in North America. Still, the good news is most people survive a bite, but there are a few recorded deaths related to this nocturnal creature, mostly found in desert conditions. Â They usually hide during the heat of the day, you can find them under rocks, piles of junk, or wood, and they are often found in homes because they only need 1/16 of an inch to gain entry. Most people get bit because these scorpions like to hang on the underside of an object, so always look before your reach and grab something.
2. Brown Recluse
3. Black Widow
We all know what these spiders look like: a small, shiny blackbody with an orange or red hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen. You’re very unlikely to come across Black Widows in the open, but they love dark, quiet places like sheds, garages, crawl spaces, woodpiles, and other similar areas. Black Widow venom is very dangerous, as it affects the nervous system and may cause nausea, headache, fever, abdominal pain, and hypertension. The good news is that Black Widow spiders are not aggressive and will only bite if disturbed suddenly or threatened.