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Spiders & Scorpions
Common House Spider
The common house spider gets its name from the fact that it is usually the spider most often encountered indoors. This species has the typical “spider” look, with eight long legs and a rounded abdomen. They have grey or brown coloration, often with light dappling or mottling. Though their actual bodies measure less than half this size, their leg span can reach up to one inch across.
Black Widow Spider
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. Venom. This spider's bite is much feared because its venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's. Most black widow spiders' bodies are 3 to 10 mm in size. Females are larger than males and can measure 13 mm in body length.
Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse spider is well-known for its appearance and poisonous bite. It is the most common and widespread of the brown spiders, but it is found only in the south and central United States. Brown recluse spiders are often found in inaccessible areas and can be identified by the violin shape behind its head.
Brown Widow Spider
The brown widow is a medium to large spider that is slightly smaller than its cousin, the black widow. Its coloration ranges, but it is usually either dark grey, brown, or black. There is a general striped pattern on the legs and dorsal (top) side, and brown mottling on the ventral (bottom) side.
Orb Weaver Spider
Many orb weavers are brightly colored, have hairy or spiny legs and a relatively large abdomen that overlaps the back edge of the cephalothorax. Abdomens vary between species. Some orb-weaver spiders have spiny, smooth, or irregularly shaped abdomens. Most nocturnal orb weavers are usually brown or gray in color.
Sac Spider
The yellow sac spider is a nighttime hunter that feeds on small insects and possibly even other spiders. They are usually pale in color, and have an abdomen that can range from yellow to beige. Both sexes range in size from 5 to 10 millimeters
Wolf Spider
Wolf Spiders are robust and agile hunters that rely on good eyesight to hunt, typically at night. Their range from about 1/2 inch to 2 inches in length, hairy, and are typically brown to gray in color with various markings or lines. Wolf spider mothers carry their large egg sacs around with them.
Florida Bark Scorpion
These scorpions can grow up to four inches long and have a brown body, light colored legs, and yellow dashes on the back. Bark scorpions are nocturnal and are typically found under boards, especially in newly constructed or abandoned homes.
Florida Bark Scorpion
They are identifiable by their primarily yellow body, although patterning and coloration may vary. These scorpions are the least common type that can be found in Florida.
