Black Widows
A single bite of a female Black widow can severely weaken the nerves and the brain, leading to difficulty in breathing, body aches and nausea. Adult females can reach an overall length of 1.5" and are black with a reddish hour glass design on the underside of their abdomens. Female Black widows are larger than their male counterparts. Male Black widows do not pose a significant danger because their venomous organs are not used after they reach maturity.

Brown Recluse Spiders
Another dangerous spider is the Brown recluse spider. Brown recluse spiders are light brown in color, and approximately 1/2" in length. These spiders are not native to California and are very rarely seen in the Southern California. Even in parts of the country where they are more commonly found, they tend to remain hidden as much as possible hence the name, recluse. Both males and females are dangerous. Bites can produce dead tissue resulting in an open, ulcerating wound.

Other spiders are generally harmless and can be beneficial by aiding in the controlling of insect populations. The presence of large numbers of spiders in small areas is an indicator of the presence of large insect populations or infestations in that area.

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