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Dysdera crocata
(Woodlouse Hunter)

Picture ID 53786

Picture of Dysdera crocata (Woodlouse Hunter) - Dorsal

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In California
Is this venomous?

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TangledWeb

Hi, this is Dysdera crocata. Yes, almost all spiders have venom, but most aren’t medically significant to the average person. Most spiders will only bite under distress. This species, Woodlouse Hunting Spider, has fangs for killing specific prey. It can rarely bite a person. There are completely false stories about them in social media. They aren’t a species to worry about in reality.

adorofeyev

Good identification! I thought it seemed like a brown recluse but Dysdera Crocata is definitely it!

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