Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The bite is usually flat, though it may develop a small blister. Sometimes, a bull’s-eye pattern with a blue or purple ...

A bite from a brown recluse spider, or Loxosceles reclusa, can be mild or severe and may require medical attention. The toxins from this spider’s bite can cause tissue death. Bites from the ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Warmer weather means brown recluse spiders are starting to make their appearance again. K-State Entomologist Jeff Whitworth says where they are most likely to be found. Whitworth says what needs to be ...

Brown Recluse spider photographed by Kevin Wiener. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider” due to a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax, prefer dark ...

This spider is common in Alabama and the most dangerous in the U.S. The brown recluse is the most venomous spider in the U.S. and is highly common in Alabama. The brown recluse spider exhibits a ...

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Bite symptoms: Brown recluse bites are generally painless and won't be noticed instantly. However, as the venom spreads, bites can cause redness, itchiness, pain, and a noticeable wound. If left ...