Dangerous Spiders In Texas: What Every Lewisville Homeowner Needs To Know

It is creepy to find a spider crawling around inside your Lewisville home. But there is nothing creepier than finding a poisonous spider. While all spiders have fangs and venom, there are only two medically important spiders in Texas. They are the black widow and the brown recluse. The more you know about these two spiders, the better. Fortunately, there isn't a lot you need to know. Here is a quick guide for these two dangerous spiders.

Spider Infestation

Of these two spiders, the brown recluse spider is the greatest threat for an infestation. Black widow spiders don't prefer to be inside. Brown recluse, on the other hand, are not only happy to stay in your home, they can create a population of thousands.

Identification

Do you think you could pick these spiders out, in a lineup? If not, here are a few visual characteristics to help you.

Black Widow Spiders — These are hairless spiders with jet black, shiny exteriors. On the underside of the abdomen, you might see a red hourglass marking. Keep in mind that all black widows do not have this mark. It might have a pair of red dots or no markings at all.

Brown Recluse Spiders — A brown recluse spider is a little larger than a quarter. So don't expect to easily see the brown fiddle marking on its back. The images on the internet would have you believe that this mark is large and easy to see because the spider is scaled up in the images. You'll have to look closely to see it face to face.