These spiders live in urban and rural areas. They sometimes live in homes, but more often live outside. Their brown, black, white, grey, and tan coloration helps them blend into the bark of trees.

Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

Keep in mind that if the spider is identified as dangerous to human health (like a black widow or brown recluse), then proceed with caution in disposing of it, says Crumbley. According to the ...