During the cold winter months everyone needs a place to stay
warm, including those nasty eight legged critters called spiders. They
also need a place to find food as other critters move inside for winter
and you can bet your house is the perfect place!
Though spiders are unpleasant looking and frightening, most are harmless. Even if they do bite the result is usually a minor irritation to the skin. However, some spiders can be extremely aggressive and their venom can be extremely dangerous. Here are two poisonous spiders that you'll want to look out for this:
Dangerous Spiders
Black Widow: the Black Widow is known for the red markings on its underbelly. Their venom is 15 times more deadly than a rattlesnake's, and can cause muscle aches, nausea, and a paralysis of the diaphragm that can make breathing difficult. Contrary to popular belief, these spider bites cause no serious damage to most people. However, bites can be particularly fatal to small children and the elderly. Fun fact: the Black Widow got its name because the female will often kill and eat their mate after courting.
Brown Recluse: if there is any other spider in the world that terrifies me, it's the Brown Recluse. If this statement confuses you, I suggest you research 'Brown Recluse' spider bite pictures online and then you'll know what I'm talking about. These spiders typically hide out in houses and bite when people are peacefully sleeping. Their bites can turn from a painful red bump to a massive annihilation of the skin that can get so severe that bone is exposed in seven to ten days. It's important to note that the majority of brown recluse spider bites do not result in any symptoms, but because these bites can get so severe its worth checking out pictures online to know what this spider looks like and if they dwell in your area.
How to Protect Your Home from Deadly Spiders
In order to adequately protect your family and even your pets don't wait for a large spider invasion or a painful bite to secure your home, especially if you're living in an area where either of these spiders hide out.
Though spiders are unpleasant looking and frightening, most are harmless. Even if they do bite the result is usually a minor irritation to the skin. However, some spiders can be extremely aggressive and their venom can be extremely dangerous. Here are two poisonous spiders that you'll want to look out for this:
Dangerous Spiders
Black Widow: the Black Widow is known for the red markings on its underbelly. Their venom is 15 times more deadly than a rattlesnake's, and can cause muscle aches, nausea, and a paralysis of the diaphragm that can make breathing difficult. Contrary to popular belief, these spider bites cause no serious damage to most people. However, bites can be particularly fatal to small children and the elderly. Fun fact: the Black Widow got its name because the female will often kill and eat their mate after courting.
Brown Recluse: if there is any other spider in the world that terrifies me, it's the Brown Recluse. If this statement confuses you, I suggest you research 'Brown Recluse' spider bite pictures online and then you'll know what I'm talking about. These spiders typically hide out in houses and bite when people are peacefully sleeping. Their bites can turn from a painful red bump to a massive annihilation of the skin that can get so severe that bone is exposed in seven to ten days. It's important to note that the majority of brown recluse spider bites do not result in any symptoms, but because these bites can get so severe its worth checking out pictures online to know what this spider looks like and if they dwell in your area.
How to Protect Your Home from Deadly Spiders
In order to adequately protect your family and even your pets don't wait for a large spider invasion or a painful bite to secure your home, especially if you're living in an area where either of these spiders hide out.
