Comments & ID Thoughts
This was taken in Martinsburg, WV. We have seen multiple of these in our home. I was bite in my sleep last night. Not sure if this spider was the culprit but looking for info on this spider.
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- Submitted: Sep 8, 2018
- Photographed: Aug 29, 2018
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: Yes
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Hi, can’t tell how big the spider was from the photo which makes it hard for us to tell what it is. It could be a sac spider and yes they do bite without much or any threat from you. I don’t know of any other spiders that are as likely to bite and go out of their way to do it. They’re fairly small with long curved front legs. They are thought to be responsible for most spider bites in America. The bites feel like a sharp jab when they happen then they scab and itch a lot. I… Read more »