https://shorturl.im/awsJ5First off, all three of those spiders are next to impossible to identify for someone who doesn’t know exactly what to look for. First, the “violin and solid brown and long legs” description for the brown recluse is inaccurate. Many spiders can fit this description. I have seen to many people freak out about a harmless grass spider saying it’s a brown recluse. Funnily enough, these people will argue me even after I tell them what it is. I suggest reading about these spiders so you know exactly what to look for. Keep stored cloths and blankets in an airtight plastic tub or bag so the spider doesn’t try to take refuge in it (most common way people are bitten by recluses). Keep the place tidy, no food particles lying around, and take care of insect problems. If there is no prey, the spiders won’t have a reason to stay in your home. It is very important that you capture any spider that bites you for identification. Do not smash the spider, try to use a cup and paper to catch it. You can kill it with rubbing alcohol or freezing it in the freezer and contact your state’s Department of Agriculture for advice on where to send it for a good ID There are many spiders that can be easily confused for one of the more dangerous spiders. Male southern house spiders are often mistaken for recluses and they live in your area too. There are also a spider called the false widow that looks just like a black widow, but isn’t so deadly. For general first aid to any unknown spider or insect bite, clean the bite area with soap and water, apply a cold pack to reduce swelling, take asprin or acetaminophen for pain (if any), and keep a strong eye on the bite location. If you feel strong abdominal pains, have trouble breathing, or a necrotic “volcano” mark shows at the bite location, contact a doctor immediately. While brown recluses and black widows are very dangerous, wolf spiders are not. Basic first aid described should be more than enough to treat the bite. Some sac spiders on the other hand can produce necrotic wounds similar to recluse bites, but not nearly as bad....
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