Recluse spiders—most commonly the brown recluse—are medically significant spiders that cause concern due to their venomous bite and secretive habits. In Eastern North Carolina, confirmed populations are uncommon, but suspected sightings and bites are frequently reported. Understanding identification, behavior, and… Read More »Recluse Spider
Few spiders cause as much fear as the brown recluse. Stories about bites and “flesh-eating” wounds are everywhere online, and almost every unexplained skin sore gets blamed on this one spider. The reality is more complicated. Brown recluse spiders do… Read More »Brown Recluse Spider bites & Symptoms
Seeing a shiny black spider with a red hourglass marking around your home is enough to make anyone nervous. In Eastern North Carolina, the southern black widow spider is one of the few spiders that is considered medically important and… Read More »Black Widow Spiders – Bite & Symptoms
