Ridder Pest Control
COMMON PESTS - Brown Recluse Spider
Characteristics |
Brown with darker, violin shaped marking on back. |
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Size |
3/8" (10mm) leg spread 1" to 1-1/2" (25-35mm) |
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Location |
Lives in cracks and crevices, spins fine cotton-like webs near its shelter. |
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Food |
Insects |
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Life Stages |
N/A |
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Damage |
Poisonous; flesh dies around wound leaving ulcerated sores; can cause secondary infection. |
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Comments |
If bitten, see a doctor immediately. |