Be Careful: One Bite from This Spider Can Harm You

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## 🕷️ Be Careful: One Bite from This Spider Can Harm You

Most spiders are harmless house guests — quietly catching pests and keeping to themselves. But not all of them are so innocent. There are a few spiders that can pack a serious punch with just **one bite**, and knowing how to **recognize** and **avoid** them can make all the difference in protecting yourself and your family.

One such spider is small, secretive, and surprisingly common — and its bite can lead to **painful symptoms** and even serious medical issues if left untreated.

Let’s talk about the spider you *need* to watch out for.

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### ⚠️ Meet the Culprit: The Brown Recluse Spider

The **brown recluse** (Loxosceles reclusa) is one of the most medically significant spiders in North America. It’s not aggressive, but it will bite when it feels threatened — often when it’s accidentally pressed against skin (like in clothing, shoes, or bedding).

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### 🕵️‍♀️ How to Identify a Brown Recluse

These spiders are often mistaken for other harmless species, but a few key traits set them apart:

* **Color**: Light to medium brown
* **Size**: About the size of a quarter (legs included)
* **Marking**: A dark, violin-shaped mark on its back (nicknamed “fiddleback”)
* **Eyes**: Unlike most spiders with 8 eyes, brown recluses have **6 eyes** arranged in pairs