How Do You Identify Brown Recluse Spiders?
Brown recluse spiders prefer dark, secluded areas. They are favorite food of hermit crabs, as they are the “hermit” of the spider world. Brown recluse spiders are found indoors and can live all year long hidden in barns, sheds, warehouses, homes and greenhouses. Count the legs. Brown recluse spiders have eight brown legs that are long (about the width of a quarter), thin and covered with fine hairs but not spikes. Size up the spider. Brown recluse spiders range from 3/8-inch to 5/8-inch in length. Check the spider’s color. Brown recluse spiders are light brown with dark brown markings and legs. Look for special markings. Brown recluse spiders have a dark inverted violin shaped marking from their head into their bodies. Check for hairs. Brown recluse spiders have bellies that are covered with many fine hairs that look like velvet.
