![]() ![]() They are omnivores that will even eat other spiders.īut they hardly ever bite people, and when they do, it won’t hurt. Probably one of the freakier-looking spiders with their tiny round bodies and very long legs, these are harmless little guys who just want to eat, and they don’t have refined tastes, either. They don’t spin webs, either, but hunt prey, like, you know, a wolf. Unlike the American house spider, wolf spiders are equally comfortable living inside or outside your house, but they look for close spaces wherever they choose. They’re hairy, too, which makes some people more afraid of them, perhaps because it makes them look somewhat like tarantulas. They never get more than an inch or an inch and a half long, and they’re black, brown, or gray. They have been known to bite humans, but unless you’re allergic to their venom, you won’t have any ill effects other than an itchy spot for a few days. You can see in their motions that they really think they’re tough. If spiders don’t freak you out and you have a few minutes to kill, just watch a wolf spider. This little guy is one of the more entertaining spiders. But, as a rule of thumb, nearly all spiders aren’t out to harm you. Sure, they may bite because they feel threatened even though you don’t intend to harm them the important distinction is whether or not they are the ones who feel threatened. Like most undomesticated animals, they only attack when threatened. Even the ones that are venomous are not murderous fiends out to harm you and your children. The truth is, most spiders are scared of people and want to be left alone. Venomous spiders lurk in and around your home as well, so you need to be aware of: The vast majority of them are harmless, and common ones include: There are spots in every room of your home that make good spider homes, but more often than not, those storage areas like attics, basements, and closets are more attractive to spiders because they have less human traffic. Read on to learn which ones you’re likely to find inside, which are dangerous, and which are harmless. In fact, even the most dangerous spider won’t bite unless provoked. There’s no reason to fear common house spiders.
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