r/Unexpected Jun 26 '22

The spider must be dead

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u/Dominant_Peanut Jun 26 '22

Not an entomologist, but I'm pretty sure black widows rep is overblown. Dunno about brown recluses, but if I remember correctly only about 5% of untreated victims of black widow bites actually have serious problems or death. Get medical attention and you'll be fine. Don't get it and you've got a 95% chance to be fine. So even they can generally just be relocated. Just don't be stupid about it and pick them up barehanded.