Different Types of Spiders in Idaho
Idaho is home to a variety of different spiders. Some of these spiders are venomous, while others are harmless and just like to crawl in our homes and backyards. Here are some examples of the different types of spiders that live in Idaho.
Cat-face Spiders
These spiders are named for their oddly shaped bodies. They are commonly found in gardens and in shaded home areas like porches and eaves. They can grow to be about the size of a half-dollar and are not dangerous to humans.
Black Widow
The black widow spider is known for being venomous and for weaving cobwebs to intentionally entangle its prey. These spiders normally make their homes in garages, barns and woodpiles. They usually do not make their nests in areas that are busy with humans. Female black widows can grow up one and a half inches in length, in which the males are much smaller. A female black widow bite can cause cramping, difficulty breathing, partial paralysis, nausea, headache and fever in humans. If you get bitten by a black widow spider, you should go to the hospital right away.
Jumping Spider
These spiders are commonly found in gardens, walls and fences. They are named for their amazing ability to leap long distances and attack their unsuspecting prey. They don’t pose a threat to humans and they only grow to become about half an inch.
Hobo Spider
The hobo spider is an aggressive house spider that is commonly found in Idaho. They tend to make their webs at the ground level and hide in dark corners. They attack when their prey gets stuck in their webs. These spiders are venomous and can cause some health issues for humans. Their bites can cause major blisters and can even cause enough tissue damage to require a skin graft.
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