Identify Spiders Articles & Videos

• What Kinds of Spiders Are Found in North Carolina?

  Dozens of species of spiders call North Carolina home. Only two, however, produce venom that can produce serious health effects in nonallergic humans, and only about 20 appear in numbers large enough to be considered common. While hands-off… read more

• How to Identify Spiders of Vermont

  Vermont spiders are generally small and harmless, even though two varieties are often confused with tarantulas and black widows. The most common spiders can best be identified by their color, habits and habitat, along with the way they move… read more

• How to Identify a Spider by Region

  While the vast majority of spiders are harmless and retiring, their appearance and predatory habits---not to mention their ubiquity in homes and gardens---generate major curiosity, and sometimes outright terror, on the part of humans. While… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in the U.K.

  With 640 species named so far, identifying spiders in the United Kingdom can be challenging. The undertaking is also educational and practical, a way to protect yourself and to become more aware of the inhabitants of your environment.… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in the US

  Spiders are commonly encountered in our everyday lives. Whether outside hiking or in your house, you can probably find a spider if you look close enough. Since several species are poisonous, there are times when you may need to identify a p… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Western Australia

  Few places have spiders as dangerous as those in Australia. While a black widow bite will make most people ill, they typically only kill the infirm or allergic. There are spiders in Australia that can kill even healthy humans. That makes th… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Pennsylvania

  About 3,000 types of spiders exist in the United States, many of which can be found in Pennsylvania. Two of the Northeast's most feared spiders, the black widow and the brown recluse, are found throughout the Keystone state. The latter surv… read more

• Types of Poison Spiders in Colorado

  While most spider species possess venom, few possess the capability to substantially harm human beings. This article focuses on the most common of these in Colorado, the western black widow spider---the only well-established species with an… read more

• How to Identify Spiders of California

  California is a big state, extending from the lush forests of the Pacific northwest to the Baja desert of the southwest. Within that expanse are a bewildering variety of habitats, and therefore a plethora of spider species. Some are even ha… read more

• How to Identify Spiders of the Southwest Desert

  Hikers in the desert Southwest are going to encounter spiders at some point. While most of these spiders are harmless, some are venomous. Being able to identify spiders is important. By remembering the information below a hiker can have a b… read more

• How to Identify Ohio Spiders

  Ohio is home to a staggering array of more than 600 different species of spider. However, most of them belong to just 7 different families, and members of those families do have some common, distinguishing characteristics. Spider identific… read more

• Common Spiders in South Texas

  South Texas is the area roughly between San Antonio and the Rio Grande, and it includes places such as Laredo and Corpus Christi. The area embraces a range of habitats, varying from the wet region of the Coastal Bend to the drier and someti… read more

• How to Identify Spiders of New York

  While there are no deadly spiders native to New York, there are plenty with venomous bites that can prove painful. On the other hand, some spiders in fields and forests can weave webs of great beauty. Basic spider identification skills can… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Florida

  Spiders can elicit fear and loathing due to their venomous seduction of prey, and yet, can inspire awe and wonder at their masterful weaving of silk webs. Florida is home to many varieties of spiders, including fishing spiders, crab spiders… read more

• How to Identify Dangerous Spiders in Indiana

  In Indiana, there are just two venomous spiders that have the ability to cause great harm to a human being. These are the black widow and the brown recluse, which is also commonly referred to as the "fiddleback spider." These two spider spe… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Ohio

  Ohio has plenty of beauty to offer the curious hiker, including a variety of beautiful spiders. Some are large and intimidating; others are barely noticeable. Most of the more than 580 species fit into one of seven families, some of which i… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Oregon

  In Oregon, observant naturalists can find four main types of spiders: jumping spiders and crab spiders (which are non-web building spiders, also called "wandering" spiders) and cobweb-weavers and funnel-web spiders (the web-building spiders… read more

• How to Identify New York Spiders

  There is a large variety of spiders in New York. Some spin funnel webs, some spin cobwebs and some don't spin webs at all. Some spiders that are so small that they are rarely seen, but their bites can hurt, while others are large and scary… read more

• How to Identify Common Wyoming Spiders

  Many people are afraid of spiders without realizing that these creatures only pose a threat to us when they feel threatened. Most spiders in the West are benign, but Wyoming has three types that residents and visitors should know about: the… read more

• How to Identify Michigan Spiders

  There are colorful spiders and dangerous spiders in Michigan. Even though a spider may be colorful, however, doesn't mean you should pick it up and play with it. A spider's bite can hurt, even though only a few cases will result in medical… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Alberta

  Spiders are numerous in most parts of the world, with Alberta being no exception. Arachnids in Alberta are prevalent during certain times of the year, although cold weather during the winter makes them scarcer. Alberta has been noted to hav… read more

• How to Identify Iowa Spiders

  There are many different kinds of spiders that roam the state of Iowa. There are very few venomous spiders in Iowa, and most of them are not aggressive. There are spiders that are colorful and those that appear scary and threatening, even t… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Nebraska

  Nebraskans are lucky in the fact that they have a wide variety of colorful and harmless spiders. Although most species of these spiders have undeniably creepy features, they generally wreak their havoc on smaller insects and leave people al… read more

• How to Identify a Brown Recluse Bite

  Because so many spider bites look the same, it is difficult to tell the difference between a brown recluse spider bite and a bite from another spider. Usually, a person is not aware that she is being bit by a spider. Of course, if you see a… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Arizona

  You can encounter a wide variety of spiders in Arizona. Hikers will especially run across spiders and should be aware of the most common species as well as the most venomous and dangerous. Knowing how to identify the most frequently seen sp… read more

• Common Spiders in Utah

  There are many types of spiders found in Utah thanks to a diverse ecosystem. Across the state, there is suitable habitat for a wide variety of both poisonous and non-poisonous spiders species. However, there are a few that anyone who is pla… read more

• How to Identify Spiders of Pennsylvania

  Spiders are arachnids that serve a useful purpose by consuming insects. Pennsylvania is home to an array of spiders, ranging from colorful orb weavers, common grass spiders and large wolf spiders to potentially more dangerous types like bro… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Connecticut

  It's not easy to identify spiders in Connecticut; there are over 500 species living there. However, with the use of a field guide, it's possible to closely observe a spider and be able to tell with reasonable certainty which type it is. Fac… read more

• How to Identify Spiders in Utah

  Utah is home to hundreds of spider species, thanks primarily to the state's diverse mix of climates and natural settings that range from broiling deserts to mountainous alpine forests. Depending on what part of Utah you are in, there may be… read more