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Spiders are commonly found outdoors, and they might also find their way inside your home. Most species are considered venomous because they have venom that they use for hunting. However, the toxins that they produce are weak or too little to actually hurt humans. But there are spiders that have lethal venoms that even a miniscule amount can cause death or severe health problems. Among the most dangerous are the hobo spider, the black widow and the brown recluse spiders.

Where Are These Spiders Found?

The black widow and the brown recluse are found in the southern states, while the hobo spider inhabits the Pacific Northwest. The black widow and brown recluse prefer warmer climates, but when the weather gets too hot, they look for cooler areas to hide in. This is when they’ll probably find themselves entering your home. These spiders prefer basements and attics where they can be left undisturbed. They might also stay underneath kitchen sinks or inside wood piles. Brown recluse spiders sometimes stray in laundry baskets, and once disturbed, they will bite. As for hobo spiders, they are most often found outdoors where they build funnel-shaped webs in holes. Indoors, they can settle under baseboards, inside empty boxes, or underneath furniture.

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