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Brown Recluse Spider — printable fact sheet
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Brown Recluse Spider
Loxosceles reclusa
The Brown Recluse Spider is a small, shy arachnid renowned for its violin-shaped marking on its back. Native to the central and southern United States, this spider prefers secluded indoor and outdoor environments such as woodpiles, closets, and basements. Although its venom can …
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- Brown Recluse Spiders build irregular, sticky webs only for shelter, not for catching prey.
- Brown Recluse Spiders can survive for months without food or water. They are one of the few spiders in North America with medically significant venom. Despite their reputation, most bites occur when the spider is accidentally pressed against the skin.
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