How Do You Identify Spiders In Eastern Oregon?
Telling one spider from another can be a confusing task, especially when all that’s on your mind is how to avoid getting bit. But in Eastern Oregon, the distinction is fairly simple. There are two varieties of poisonous spiders in Oregon: the Hobo (or Aggressive House) spider and the Black Widow. Here’s how to tell if the spider you have found is one of these two venomous spiders or one of the many varieties of harmless spiders that resemble them. Step 1 Take note of the size and shape of the spider. Oregon spiders can be as small as a pencil eraser or almost as large as a compact disc. Black Widows, the most venomous of Oregon spiders, is relatively small, with a bulbous abdomen and compact design. Hobo spiders, poisonous relatives of other types of house spiders, can be as wide as half an inch or larger, with widely placed legs. The harmless domestic and giant house spiders are sometimes confused as Hobo spiders, but they have subtle differences. Step 2 Look carefully at the color an
