How to Accurately Identify the Brown Recluse Spider
The Brown Recluse Spider is among the more dangerous varieties in the US. The Brown Recluse spider has been known to be aggressive, and also deadly-but it's best to be able to accurately identify the brown recluse spider so you never have to know for sure! Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Your first clue to identify the brown recluse spider will be location. They are only found in eastern states. More specifically they like to hide under things. Think twice and be careful when you go to clean your garage, or under your porch.
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Another great clue to identify the brown recluse spider is by size. The brown recluse spider is very tiny; it is often compared to quarters and pennies because it is to small! They are small enough to fit about anywhere in your home.
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Perhaps one of the most popular ways to identify the brown recluse spider is by the violin shaped pattern on its back. This is NOT a good way to identify the brown recluse spider, however, because-first-this will require you to get close to the spider. Second, many other spiders have similar markings that are easy to confuse.
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A more accurate way to identify the brown recluse spider is by their eyes. Brown recluse spiders are among a few select groups of spiders to have six eyes (in two sets of three). Again, don't get close to try to count the eyes, but if you have a nice camera phone on hand with a zoom, go for it.
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Tips & Warnings
More information and pictures of the Brown recluse spider in the resources section
Resources
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