The brown recluse spider is one of a few poisonous kinds of
spiders in the United States. It is part of the arachnid family,
which includes not just spiders, but ticks, mites, and
scorpions, too. It has long, skinny legs and is about ½ to 1
inch long overall. Its entire body is brown, except for a dark
mark in the shape of a violin on its head. Brown recluse spiders
are most commonly found in midwestern and southern states of the
United States, and they usually hang out in dark places. When
they are outside, they like to spend time in piles of rocks,
wood, or leaves. If they come inside, brown recluse spiders will
go to dark closets, attics, or basements. They aren't
aggressive, and they bite only when disturbed. What a Bite Looks
and Feels Like A person who gets bitten by a brown recluse
spider may not notice anything at first or only feel a little
sting at first. After about 4 to 8 hours, the sting will start
to hurt a little more. It might look like a bruise or might form
a blister surrounded by a bluish-p