Look at That Red! Black Widows in Citrus County

Look at that red! This pretty girl was found in Citrus Springs FL! The most recognizable part of a black widow is their beautiful red hourglass that sticks out against their obsidian skin, but there are many misconceptions about these beauties!! For instance, I’m sure you’ve been advised to stay far away from this venomous spider, but did you know it’s only the females who have venom? You can tell the difference as females are that almost void black with the hourglass, and males which are more brown or gray with red spots.

Another fun fact, although they have eight eyes, they actually have really poor eyesight! They rely mostly on their webs and the vibrations to know what to do. Contrary to popular belief, black widows are not violent at all, the females actually only bite when they feel threatened or if they are protecting their eggs. Males are even less likely to bite and are rarely even seen considering they are often eaten after mating.

How fascinating!!

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