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Watch Out For These VENOMOUS SPIDERS in Kentucky

Friday, July 13, 2018 at 8:13 AM

By Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

They are on the prowl

WATCH OUT FOR THESE 2 VENOMOUS SPIDERS in Kentucky - 


*Brown Recluse - dark brown violin shape on back of head
 

 

 

 

 

*Black Widow - red hour-glass on black abdomen (female)

 

 

 

 

If you suspect you've been bitten by one, collect the spider if possible for inspection and get medical attention immediately.

Here's more great spider info from University of Kentucky Entomology Department: 

Find out more here

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