Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

Of course, anyone who experiences severe symptoms from a spider bite should ... with brown recluse bites: Black widows can be found in 48 states, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, but they prefer ...