Spiders are known to mind their own business – or rather, stay out of man’s way. In fact, when they invade your home, they will build their webs in the furthest corners, away from foot traffic and other activities. They will also hide in hard to reach areas like the attic, basement, or even under your furniture. Butas much as they try to keep off, they can stray and sometimes, bite in self-defense. And although most of the spider bites aren’t harmless, there are cases when the bite can cause severe symptoms – especially if it’s from a poisonous spider.
If you suspect a spider bite, its best to have the doctor assess you. It’s not a good idea to assume or ignore, because you never know, it could be a bite from one of these 7 poisonous spiders in Minnesota:
The Northern Black Widow
Black Widow is common in Minnesota. But surprisingly, as widespread as it is, a black widow bite is rare since the spider is actually timid and tends to flee when disturbed. But that’s a good thing because the poison that this spider carries is 15X more toxic than that of rattlesnakes. But the spider usually injects a small amount of venom (often enough to kill a prey – like an insect) that cannot cause adverse effects in humans.
The Yellow Sac spider
This is yet another common type of poisonous spider in Minnesota. Its bite is similar to that of a wasp – with regards to pain. Yellow Sac spiders are poisonous, but the severity of their bite varies greatly. A bite includes immediate stinging sensation, like a wasp bite, followed by mild swelling and redness. In some cases, the victim may feel ill or end up with a blister that bursts, leaving behind a sore that gets better with time.
The Woodlouse Hunter spider
Often mistaken for a Brown Recluse spider, the Woodlouse Hunter’s bite isn’t life-threatening. The spider injects venom through its two large fangs that protrude from its body. Victims report feeling intensely itchy after a bite. However, this often passes on its own and does not need medical attention.
Nursery Web Spider
The Nursery Web Spider is another poisonous spider in Minnesota. It’s large with an impressive leg span that can give you the creeps. This spider is poisonous, though with a little “p.” Their venom is usually only enough to kill their prey – like insects or a small fish.
The Jumping spider
This spider only bites when it feels threatened or disturbed. However, it is not particularly harmful to people. Some victims report feeling a sharp pain after the bite, while others feel nothing. Typical symptoms include redness and irritation which goes away after a few days.
The Wolf Spider
The Wolf Spider is very common in Minnesota. It is not aggressive and won’t bite unless provoked or frightened. And while its bite isn’t deadly, it can still be painful. Those who are allergic to spider bites should seek medical attention.
The Black and Yellow Garden Spider
This spider is not aggressive and won’t bite unless one handles a female with an egg cocoon in the web. But even when they are bitten, it usually only causes a little discomfort that a bee or wasp sting.
