{"id":96821,"date":"2022-04-22T12:26:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:26:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:26:51","slug":"are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Michigan black widow spiders poisonous?"},"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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_Michigan_black_widow_spiders_poisonous\" title=\"Are Michigan black widow spiders poisonous?\">Are Michigan black widow spiders poisonous?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_does_a_Michigan_black_widow_spider_look_like\" title=\"What does a Michigan black widow spider look like?\">What does a Michigan black widow spider look like?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_are_poisonous_spiders_in_Michigan\" title=\"What are poisonous spiders in Michigan?\">What are poisonous spiders in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Whats_the_biggest_spider_in_Michigan\" title=\"What&#8217;s the biggest spider in Michigan?\">What&#8217;s the biggest spider in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_there_any_black_widows_in_Michigan\" title=\"Are there any black widows in Michigan?\">Are there any black widows in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_is_the_deadliest_spider_in_Michigan\" title=\"What is the deadliest spider in Michigan?\">What is the deadliest spider in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_black_widow_spider_is_poisonous\" title=\"How can you tell if a black widow spider is poisonous?\">How can you tell if a black widow spider is poisonous?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_happens_if_a_black_widow_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a black widow bites you?\">What happens if a black widow bites you?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_do_I_identify_a_black_widow_spider\" title=\"How do I identify a black widow spider?\">How do I identify a black widow spider?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_spider_looks_like_a_black_widow_but_is_not\" title=\"What spider looks like a black widow but is not?\">What spider looks like a black widow but is not?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_many_poisonous_spiders_do_we_have_in_Michigan\" title=\"How many poisonous spiders do we have in Michigan?\">How many poisonous spiders do we have in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_Michigan_jumping_spiders_poisonous\" title=\"Are Michigan jumping spiders poisonous?\">Are Michigan jumping spiders poisonous?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Can_you_find_brown_recluse_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can you find brown recluse in Michigan?\">Can you find brown recluse in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_big_are_Michigan_wolf_spiders\" title=\"How big are Michigan wolf spiders?\">How big are Michigan wolf spiders?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_big_can_spiders_get_in_Michigan\" title=\"How big can spiders get in Michigan?\">How big can spiders get in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_there_any_wolf_spiders_in_Michigan\" title=\"Are there any wolf spiders in Michigan?\">Are there any wolf spiders in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_big_do_jumping_spiders_get_in_Michigan\" title=\"How big do jumping spiders get in Michigan?\">How big do jumping spiders get in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_black_widows_common_in_Michigan\" title=\"Are black widows common in Michigan?\">Are black widows common in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Does_Michigan_have_any_poisonous_spiders\" title=\"Does Michigan have any poisonous spiders?\">Does Michigan have any poisonous spiders?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#What_is_the_name_of_the_poisonous_spider_found_in_Michigan\" title=\"What is the name of the poisonous spider found in Michigan?\">What is the name of the poisonous spider found in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_big_are_wolf_spiders_in_Michigan\" title=\"How big are wolf spiders in Michigan?\">How big are wolf spiders in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Do_wolf_spiders_live_in_Michigan\" title=\"Do wolf spiders live in Michigan?\">Do wolf spiders live in Michigan?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Are_Michigan_wolf_spiders_dangerous\" title=\"Are Michigan wolf spiders dangerous?\">Are Michigan wolf spiders dangerous?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#Which_black_widow_is_poisonous\" title=\"Which black widow is poisonous?\">Which black widow is poisonous?<\/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\/are-michigan-black-widow-spiders-poisonous\/#How_long_do_you_have_after_a_black_widow_bite\" title=\"How long do you have after a black widow bite?\">How long do you have after a black widow bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Michigan_black_widow_spiders_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Michigan black widow spiders poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Northern black widow <b>North black widow spiders are also venomous, and dangerously so. The venom of a widow spider is 15 times more toxic than that of a rattlesnake. But black widows tend to inject a very small amount of venom, so they&#8217;re usually less serious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_Michigan_black_widow_spider_look_like\"><\/span>What does a Michigan black widow spider look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are <b>completely black except for the infamously distinctive red hourglass-shaped marking on their abdomen. Northern black widows also have a series of red spots along the middle of their abdomens. Some may possess white stripes on their abdomens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_poisonous_spiders_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What are poisonous spiders in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two main spiders you have to worry about in Michigan are the <b>brown recluse and the black widow. They are the only ones with a venom that is toxic enough to affect humans. Other biting spiders are the hobo spider and the wolf spider.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_biggest_spider_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the biggest spider in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>the wolf spider<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_black_widows_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Are there any black widows in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Northern Black Widow Spider is found throughout the eastern US, from southern Canada south to Florida, and west to eastern Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. <b>In Michigan, they appear to be more common in the western Lower Peninsula<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_deadliest_spider_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What is the deadliest spider in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two main spiders you have to worry about in Michigan are the <b>brown recluse and the black widow. They are the only ones with a venom that is toxic enough to affect humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_black_widow_spider_is_poisonous\"><\/span>How can you tell if a black widow spider is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the symptoms of black widow spider venom poisoning?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>difficulty breathing, which is due to paralysis of the diaphragm.<\/li>\n<li>nausea.<\/li>\n<li>chills.<\/li>\n<li>a severe increase in blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>a headache, which may be partially due to a change in blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>sweating.<\/li>\n<li>weakness.<\/li>\n<li>a fever.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_black_widow_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a black widow bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The black widow spider makes a venom that affects your nervous system. Some people are slightly affected by it, but others may have a severe response. Right away, <b>you may feel severe pain, burning, swelling, and redness at the site.<\/b><b>You may even see two fang marks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_identify_a_black_widow_spider\"><\/span>How do I identify a black widow spider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Northern black widow <b>North black widow spiders are also venomous, and dangerously so. The venom of a widow spider is 15 times more toxic than that of a rattlesnake. But black widows tend to inject a very small amount of venom, so they&#8217;re usually less serious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_spider_looks_like_a_black_widow_but_is_not\"><\/span>What spider looks like a black widow but is not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Appearance<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hourglass marking: Black widows are identified by red hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomens. This marking is bright red and signals danger to predators and attackers.<\/li>\n<li>Color: Black widows are shiny black in color.<\/li>\n<li>Size: Most black widow spiders&#8217; bodies are 3 to 10 mm in size.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_poisonous_spiders_do_we_have_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How many poisonous spiders do we have in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two poisonous species<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Michigan_jumping_spiders_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Michigan jumping spiders poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jumping Spider (Salticidae)  <b>Not Poisonous<\/b> Jumping Spiders are often recognized by their eye pattern and hairy body. Colors can vary for the spider, and often are the same tone as the habitat they live in, but most of them have an earthy and brown color.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_find_brown_recluse_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Can you find brown recluse in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are rare, isolated populations of brown recluse spiders living in Michigan, but the vast majority of Michiganders will never come within a half-mile of a brown recluse spider. See photos of common-look-alikes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_Michigan_wolf_spiders\"><\/span>How big are Michigan wolf spiders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance. Size: Wolf spiders are hairy arachnids that can grow <b>up to 35 mm in body length. Color: Their bodies are commonly patterned in black, gray and brown hues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_spiders_get_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How big can spiders get in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spiders can be found in all regions of the world. But in Michigan, the size of spiders can range <b>from the size of a pea to almost 4 or more inches depending on the type of spider. Two commonly-seen spiders in Michigan are black widow and brown recluse spiders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_wolf_spiders_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Are there any wolf spiders in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wolf Spiders are one of the most recognizable spiders in Michigan! <b>They are found everywhere and in almost any habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_jumping_spiders_get_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How big do jumping spiders get in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1\/8 to  inch<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_widows_common_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Are black widows common in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Northern black widow can be found throughout the eastern US. <b>The spider is frequently encountered in Michigan, particularly in the Western lower peninsula and in forested or rural areas. Like other spiders, Black widows gravitate toward any environment where they have a steady source of prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Michigan_have_any_poisonous_spiders\"><\/span>Does Michigan have any poisonous spiders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two main spiders you have to worry about in Michigan are the <b>brown recluse and the black widow. They are the only ones with a venom that is toxic enough to affect humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_name_of_the_poisonous_spider_found_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What is the name of the poisonous spider found in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, there are only two species of venomous spiders found in Michigan: the <b>brown recluse and the black widow. The brown recluse is not indigenous to Michigan and cannot live in temperatures colder than 40xb0F, so they are extremely rare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_wolf_spiders_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How big are wolf spiders in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wolf spiders range from about <b>1\/2-inch to 2-inches long. Females carry their large egg sacs around with them. When the baby spiders hatch, they climb around on the mother&#8217;s back and that can make the spider appear bigger.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_wolf_spiders_live_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Do wolf spiders live in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wolf Spiders are one of the most recognizable spiders in Michigan! <b>They are found everywhere and in almost any habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Michigan_wolf_spiders_dangerous\"><\/span>Are Michigan wolf spiders dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wolf spiders (Lycosa) <b>aren&#8217;t deadly to humans, but they can still bite and cause uncomfortable symptoms. These spiders are found across the United States. A wolf spider bite isn&#8217;t usually a cause for significant concern because they&#8217;re not venomous to humans. If your symptoms worsen, call your doctor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_black_widow_is_poisonous\"><\/span>Which black widow is poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Latrodectus hesperus The venom of the <b>female black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake. Only the female black widow is dangerous to humans; males and juveniles are harmless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_have_after_a_black_widow_bite\"><\/span>How long do you have after a black widow bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms most often appear 30 minutes to 2 hours after the bite. They may last for <b>24 to 72 hours. Symptoms may be worse in children and older adults. The bite site will be cleaned.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Michigan black widow spiders poisonous?What does a Michigan black widow spider look like?What are poisonous spiders in Michigan?What&#8217;s the biggest spider in Michigan?Are there any black widows in Michigan?What is the deadliest spider in Michigan?How can you tell if a black widow spider is poisonous?What happens if a black widow bites&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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-96821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96821"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96821\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}