5 Most Dangerous Spider Species In The World

It is true that the spider has more than 40,000 species around the world and not all are dangerous. But, there are some species of spider that are venomous and cause severe skin issue to humans. So, without knowing which spider species is living in your home, its removal on your own can be dangerous to you. Here is a list of the top most dangerous spider species so that you can stay away from them.

1. Black Widow Spider
   This spider has reddish or orange hourglass shape marks on their abdomen. They are considered as the most venom spider because its venom is 15 times stronger than rattlesnakes.
2. Wolf Spider
   This spider bite is not considered as dangerous but can be most painful. When they bite, your skin can become itchy and red. It is similar to a bee sting.
3. Brown Recluse Spider
   Due to its dark violin-shaped marking on its back, the brown recluse spider is also known as the fiddleback. Its venom is necrotic and can cause blister or lesion.
4. Yellow Sac Spider
   A yellow sac spider has a length from 3mm to 15mm, and their bite produces a cytotoxin which can destroy or impairs the functions of a cell. Its bite can deliver redness, and it can be necrotizing lesions.
5. Funnel Web Spider
   The spiders are named funnel web spider due to their funnel-shaped webs. They have large brown bodies, and their venom is a neurotoxin which can be potentially deadly.

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