There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

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

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and ...

The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider” due to a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax, prefer dark, secluded areas, such as closets, attics, and basements.

They may also hide in cluttered areas such as basements and attics. Brown recluse spiders are found in the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. They prefer to live in warm, dry, and dark places ...