{"id":119563,"date":"2022-06-07T04:54:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T04:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T04:54:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T04:54:45","slug":"what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What poisonous spiders are in New Jersey?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_poisonous_spiders_are_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"What poisonous spiders are in New Jersey?\">What poisonous spiders are in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Whats_the_deadliest_spider_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"What&#8217;s the deadliest spider in New Jersey?\">What&#8217;s the deadliest spider in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Where_are_black_widows_in_NJ\" title=\"Where are black widows in NJ?\">Where are black widows in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Does_New_Jersey_have_brown_recluse_spiders\" title=\"Does New Jersey have brown recluse spiders?\">Does New Jersey have brown recluse spiders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Whats_the_most_dangerous_spider_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most dangerous spider in New Jersey?\">What&#8217;s the most dangerous spider in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Is_the_brown_recluse_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"Is the brown recluse in New Jersey?\">Is the brown recluse in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Do_recluse_spiders_live_in_NJ\" title=\"Do recluse spiders live in NJ?\">Do recluse spiders live in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Do_black_widow_spiders_exist_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"Do black widow spiders exist in New Jersey?\">Do black widow spiders exist in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Are_there_any_dangerous_spiders_in_NJ\" title=\"Are there any dangerous spiders in NJ?\">Are there any dangerous spiders in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Do_black_widow_spiders_live_in_NJ\" title=\"Do black widow spiders live in NJ?\">Do black widow spiders live in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Can_you_find_black_widows_in_NJ\" title=\"Can you find black widows in NJ?\">Can you find black widows in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Where_are_black_widows_mostly_located\" title=\"Where are black widows mostly located?\">Where are black widows mostly located?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Are_there_any_poisonous_spiders_in_NJ\" title=\"Are there any poisonous spiders in NJ?\">Are there any poisonous spiders in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Where_do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_NJ\" title=\"Where do brown recluse spiders live NJ?\">Where do brown recluse spiders live NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_is_the_most_poisonous_spider_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"What is the most poisonous spider in New Jersey?\">What is the most poisonous spider in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_US_states_have_brown_recluse_spiders\" title=\"What US states have brown recluse spiders?\">What US states have brown recluse spiders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Where_are_brown_recluse_mostly_found\" title=\"Where are brown recluse mostly found?\">Where are brown recluse mostly found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_in_NJ\" title=\"Do brown recluse spiders live in NJ?\">Do brown recluse spiders live in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_is_the_deadliest_spider_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"What is the deadliest spider in New Jersey?\">What is the deadliest spider in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Are_brown_widows_in_NJ\" title=\"Are brown widows in NJ?\">Are brown widows in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Are_there_recluse_spiders_in_New_Jersey\" title=\"Are there recluse spiders in New Jersey?\">Are there recluse spiders in New Jersey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_poisonous_spiders_live_in_NJ\" title=\"What poisonous spiders live in NJ?\">What poisonous spiders live in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_spiders_live_in_NJ\" title=\"What spiders live in NJ?\">What spiders live in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#What_poisonous_spiders_are_in_NJ\" title=\"What poisonous spiders are in NJ?\">What poisonous spiders are in NJ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-poisonous-spiders-are-in-new-jersey-2\/#Should_I_be_worried_about_a_black_widow_in_my_house\" title=\"Should I be worried about a black widow in my house?\">Should I be worried about a black widow in my house?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_poisonous_spiders_are_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>What poisonous spiders are in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In New Jersey there are four poisonous spiders that you need to watch out for: the <b>brown recluse spider, wolf spider, yellow sac spider, and black widow spider.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_deadliest_spider_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the deadliest spider in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_black_widows_in_NJ\"><\/span>Where are black widows in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But one that does is the black widow  and it&#8217;s found in Jersey. <b>All the way from High Point to Cape May. Typically you find them in wood piles, low areas, dense brush, he said. Black widows typically don&#8217;t like to bite people and usually won&#8217;t do so unless they feel threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_New_Jersey_have_brown_recluse_spiders\"><\/span>Does New Jersey have brown recluse spiders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two common spider species that can be found in our area of northern New Jersey are the brown recluse spider and the yellow sac spider. Brown recluse spiders are yellowish-gray to dark black and their abdomen is covered in gray hairs. Their long legs are darker in color than their bodies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_dangerous_spider_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most dangerous spider in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black Widow  actually, sadly, prevalent in NJ, black widows are considered the most venomous spider in North America. Their venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake&#8217;s! Triangulate House Spider  these are the most common spiders in all of North America  not just New Jersey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_brown_recluse_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>Is the brown recluse in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bite from brown recluse spiders is rare but can also be fatal, and while these spiders <b>generally don&#8217;t reside in New Jersey, they can be brought in from down south.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_recluse_spiders_live_in_NJ\"><\/span>Do recluse spiders live in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two common spider species that can be found in our area of northern New Jersey are the brown recluse spider and the yellow sac spider. Brown recluse spiders are yellowish-gray to dark black and their abdomen is covered in gray hairs. Their long legs are darker in color than their bodies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_widow_spiders_exist_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>Do black widow spiders exist in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>black widows are fairly uncommon in New Jersey, they are definitely here, and the dangers that they present are very real. Black widows are one of the most venomous spiders in North America, and that venom is powerful enough to have a serious effect on humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_dangerous_spiders_in_NJ\"><\/span>Are there any dangerous spiders in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Poisonous Spiders in NJ. In New Jersey there are four poisonous spiders that you need to watch out for: the <b>brown recluse spider, wolf spider, yellow sac spider, and black widow spider<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_widow_spiders_live_in_NJ\"><\/span>Do black widow spiders live in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bite from brown recluse spiders is rare but can also be fatal, and while these spiders <b>generally don&#8217;t reside in New Jersey, they can be brought in from down south.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_find_black_widows_in_NJ\"><\/span>Can you find black widows in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>black widows are fairly uncommon in New Jersey, they are definitely here, and the dangers that they present are very real. Black widows are one of the most venomous spiders in North America, and that venom is powerful enough to have a serious effect on humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_black_widows_mostly_located\"><\/span>Where are black widows mostly located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, black widows are found primarily in the <b>South and West, and they inhabit urban areas as well as forests, deserts and grasslands, according to the St.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_poisonous_spiders_in_NJ\"><\/span>Are there any poisonous spiders in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_NJ\"><\/span>Where do brown recluse spiders live NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bite from brown recluse spiders is rare but can also be fatal, and while these spiders <b>generally don&#8217;t reside in New Jersey, they can be brought in from down south.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_poisonous_spider_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>What is the most poisonous spider in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_US_states_have_brown_recluse_spiders\"><\/span>What US states have brown recluse spiders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown recluse spiders are established in sixteen states: <b>Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_brown_recluse_mostly_found\"><\/span>Where are brown recluse mostly found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown recluse spiders are native to the U.S., and can be found from <b>Texas to Florida and up to Ohio. They are often found living outdoors in debris and woodpiles, and hundreds or even thousands can be found in a single area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_in_NJ\"><\/span>Do brown recluse spiders live in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Two common spider species that can be found in our area of northern New Jersey are the brown recluse spider and the yellow sac spider. Brown recluse spiders are yellowish-gray to dark black and their abdomen is covered in gray hairs. Their long legs are darker in color than their bodies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_deadliest_spider_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>What is the deadliest spider in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_brown_widows_in_NJ\"><\/span>Are brown widows in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New Jersey has over 40 spider species distributed throughout the northern and southern parts equally. <b>The deadliest of the lot are the brown recluse and black widow<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_recluse_spiders_in_New_Jersey\"><\/span>Are there recluse spiders in New Jersey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles reclusa) are found throughout New Jersey. When you extend the legs of an adult brown recluse spider it is usually about the size of a U.S. quarter. The color of the spider will vary from tan to dark brown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_poisonous_spiders_live_in_NJ\"><\/span>What poisonous spiders live in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Let&#8217;s go through the different types of poisonous spiders in NJ and how you can avoid them.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black Widow Spiders.  <\/li>\n<li>Wolf Spiders.  <\/li>\n<li>Yellow Sac Spiders.  <\/li>\n<li>Brown Recluse Spiders.  <\/li>\n<li>Orbweaver Spiders.  <\/li>\n<li>Poisonous Spiders in NJ Aren&#8217;t the End of the World.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_spiders_live_in_NJ\"><\/span>What spiders live in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_poisonous_spiders_are_in_NJ\"><\/span>What poisonous spiders are in NJ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Poisonous Spiders in NJ. In New Jersey there are four poisonous spiders that you need to watch out for: the <b>brown recluse spider, wolf spider, yellow sac spider, and black widow spider<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_about_a_black_widow_in_my_house\"><\/span>Should I be worried about a black widow in my house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black widows<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What poisonous spiders are in New Jersey?What&#8217;s the deadliest spider in New Jersey?Where are black widows in NJ?Does New Jersey have brown recluse spiders?What&#8217;s the most dangerous spider in New Jersey?Is the brown recluse in New Jersey?Do recluse spiders live in NJ?Do black widow spiders exist in New Jersey?Are there any dangerous&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119563"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119563\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}