Brown Recluse Spider

Locale On Property
Brown recluses can be found in boxes, clothing, shoes, tires, bedding, furniture and storage areas. If you spot one of these spiders, there may be many more hiding in your home.

Description
Light to dark brown, with characteristic dark brown violin marking on back

Concerns
A brown recluses’ venom is more potent than a rattlesnake but often less harmful due to the small amount of venom released.
Some people have a severe, systemic (whole-body) reaction to brown recluse spider bites, including the rapid destruction of red blood cells and anemia (hemolytic anemia).

Signs and symptoms include:
Fever and chills.
Skin rash all over the body with many tiny, flat purple and red spots.
Nausea or vomiting.
Joint pain.