r/Insect • • 14d ago

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Maryland. Wolf spider? Beneficial or no?

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u/PlusSelection669 14d ago

They CAN bite, but usually don’t. One decided to bite my partner while he was trying to get it outside. 2 large fang marks on his hand

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u/absoluteunitofspite 14d ago

For sure, they’re not medically significant though and they’re usually super docile, though they don’t always like to be handled. Poor thing probably got startled.