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

Male spiders can also have red or red-and-white markings ... Pain in your abdomen, back, chest, and legs. Blister at the site. Black widows can be found in 48 states, excluding Hawaii and Alaska ...

They are generally dark brown or shiny black when fully grown, and some may have a pair of red spots instead or have no marking at all. Male spiders ... uniformly colored abdomen that can vary ...

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...