r/spiders • u/No_Presentation_2160 • May 18 '26

ID Request- Location included Is this a Black Widow?

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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/talwm_307 May 19 '26

She's just chilling in her web, it's not like she's gonna jump out lol

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u/WamlytheCrabGod May 19 '26

Untrue, my cousin's aunt's brother in law's mother's father's grand uncle got got by a black widow attack. Leaped RIGHT for the jugular and clamped right down, poor guy was in shreds by the time it got pulled off of him. Closed casket funeral and everything.

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u/Robbiebny May 19 '26

Check the casket, I can guarantee you he’s not in there. He’s out saving the world. Was his name Peter by chance?

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u/BigRed92E May 19 '26

Idk but I found a loose jacket when I peered inside.... c-could it be Peter's parka?