Unidentified

Picture ID 48710

Picture of unidentified spider

Comments & ID Thoughts

In my basement apartment I have kids please help

  • Submitted by: 
    Jessie1220
  • Submitted: Nov 18, 2018
  • Photographed: Nov 18, 2018
  • Spider: Unidentified
  • Location: Wareham, Massachusetts, United States
  • Spotted Indoors: Basement or Cellar
  • Found in web?: No
  • Attributes:
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TangledWeb

I can’t tell the species from the photo. It appears to be of the family Theridiidae, which could include some spiders with more significant venom. They won’t go out of their way to attack people or large pets. They like dark places to hide. They may bite in self defense if handled or a body is pressed against them. Allergic reactions are possible from bites also. Since you live in a basement apartment I’m guessing that you have a landlord. I don’t know the renters’ rights in Massachusetts. I used to work in a career related to this in New… Read more »