Brown recluse spider
The brown recluse is a poisonous spider most commonly found in midwestern and southern states of the United States. It is about one-half inch overall and has long skinny legs. The brown recluse is brown with a characteristic dark violin-shaped marking on its head. It is most commonly found outside in wood, leaves, or in piles of rocks. If a brown recluse wanders indoors they will go to dark closets, shoes, or attics. The brown recluse is a non-aggressive spider and will only bite when it is disturbed.
Review Date: 02/19/2008
Reviewed By: John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency
Medicine, Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine,
Akron General Medical Center and Northeastern Ohio Universities
College of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
