Poisoning due to brown spider venom can be life threatening. The
brown recluse is the brown spider associated with these
poisonous bites. These bites are common, particularly in warmer
climates. Brown recluse spiders generally have a violin-shaped
dark patch just behind their heads. Their generic appearance
means that it’s easy to believe that a spider is a brown
recluse, even when that is not the case. As a result, brown
recluse spider sightings are “widely over-reported,” according
to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture (UK). This
does not mean that you should ignore a bite from a spider that
looks like a brown recluse. These bites can be extremely
serious. If you believe you have a brown recluse bite, seek
medical attention right away. Brown recluse spiders live in
piles of rocks, leaves, logs, wood, and similar substances. If
you handle one of these piles without wearing gloves, you might
encounter a brown recluse spider. This spider may bite you if it
feels threatened. Brown recluse spiders