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Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

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Description:

The Black Widow is a highly feared spider native to North America. Why are they feared? They are venomous! Very venomous! Bites can be fatal if not treated in time. Another interesting thing, the females eat the males after mating! That's why they they are called Black Widows. Well that and they are black...

Habitat:

Under a fountain

Notes:

there 2 female Black Widows under the fountain. strange...

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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