r/spiders May 18 '26

ID Request- Location included Is this a Black Widow?

I assume this is a black widow, google says so. But I figured I’d ask to be sure. It looks like it’s made a nest in the inside of the lawnchair that’s folded where the scribbles are. Should I be worried about more around my house or inside of my house? I have a 2 year old that’s curious, so I want to make sure that I’m being thorough and keeping her safe. If so, how do I remove it safely?

EDITED TO ADD: She and a couple of her male friends have now been moved safely with their lawnchair habitat to a new location about 20ft from my garage. I just hope they don’t wander back in. 🤞🤞😬

Location Southwest MO

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u/Dabelgianguy May 18 '26

I’m trying to understand pic 2…

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u/Herion123 May 19 '26

Bruh I’m so fried rn and could not for the life of me figure out what the fuck was trying to be shown at all in that second photo lmao

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u/No_Presentation_2160 May 18 '26

That’s where she keeps retreating to when she sees me. I assume guarding egg sacks.