Brown recluse spiders are usually shy and non-aggressive. They have a violin-shaped mark their backs and are covered in fine hairs making them appear velvety. They prefer to live in dark, sheltered places and build webs near the ground.
Brown recluse spiders are usually shy, non-aggressive, and only bite humans when disturbed. They are most abundant in the south and central U.S. Their bite is venomous, but a person?s reaction is dependent on the amount of venom and their sensitivity.
Adult brown recluse spiders vary in color from dull yellow to tawny, dark brown. They have a dark, violin-shaped mark on their backs, which is why they are also known as "fiddle-back spiders." They have 6 eyes instead of 8, like most spiders. Their abdomens and long legs are covered in fine hairs giving them a velvety appearance. At the widest leg span, their bodies are roughly the size of a quarter.
Brown recluse spiders can be found in homes, barns, and basements. They prefer to live in dark, sheltered places like under porches or deep in closets. Their webs appear disorganized and are built most commonly near the ground, but they are hunters, and their webs are not intended to catch prey.