The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

They prefer dim, temperate climates. Humans have little to worry about from a false black widow bite as you might just feel some slight discomfort for up to 12 hours. A relative of the black widow ...

Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. The animals most at risk from the black widow' ...

These spiders possess necrotic venom, which causes cell and tissue damage, and their bites sometimes require medical attention, says LaJaunie's Pest Control. The Black Widow spider has a glossy ...

They prefer dim, temperate climates. Humans have little to worry about from a false black widow bite as you might just feel some slight discomfort for up to 12 hours. A relative of the black widow ...

Its bite can cause severe skin necrosis. Another spider type worth mentioning is black widow (Latrodectus). The black spider is tiny, shady black, with a red hourglass mark on its belly ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The thought of black widow spiders is enough to send chills down one’s spine. Their painful bites contain a cocktail of chemicals, primarily the ...