Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

The brown widow spider may sound like someone confusing other venomous spiders like the black widow or brown recluse. Despite the confusion, the brown recluse spider is real and, for people who ...

The brown recluse spider is usually no larger than a half-inch (“) in length, including its eight thin legs. It has a plain tan or brown color, with no stripes or patterning. Adults almost ...