QuanfaKibitzer
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Remember, while reading this, lot of hype about how deadly spiders are is because of "the fear of the unknown. "
Here are your spider facts for how ever long it takes for me to post another one.
Black widow (Latrodectus) spiders their venom is a branch of neurotoxin called latrotoxins. The illness you feel after a bite is called Latrodectism , which are pain, muscle rigidity, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Antivenom does work, so see a doctor if you get bitten. Remember, it can be much worse if you are allergic. Black widow spider will bite when threatened.
Now, for the good news, you leave them alone they will leave you alone, as they like to hide in dark areas and wait for the prey to get stuck on their web. No need to kill them. Just leave them alone they help keep the insect population down. On the other hand, to keep their population down, leave that to the jumping spider.
Jumping spider is a wandering hunter, some websites say they have venom, and others say they don't. ) The truth is they do have venom. The Jumping spider venom is an Anticoagulant (stops the blood from sealing the wound). It's not strong enough to effect humans. They don't tend to bite humans unless forced. Just clean the bite, you'll be fine. Jumping spiders are fairly friendly to humans and make good pets.
This jumping spider is a Phidippus audax, the bold jumper known for being black with a white dot.
friendsofsandwiches
Problem is...sometimes those dark places are your shoe
LebistusReticulatis
Most spiders will run if they have the chance. Jumping spiders are great. Have them in my house regularly. They have good eye sight and are curious. Really fun
QuanfaKibitzer
@stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa I posted a spider facts post. Since you like spiders thought you might enjoy.
stonedlikeicheckedoutmedusa
I love that some species of jumpers actually specialize in hunting spider (like spitting spiders) who specialize in hunting OTHER spiders! Arachnids are wild!!!