Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 60909

Picture of Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider) - Dorsal

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This spider has fangs, what is the name and is it poisonous?

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ItsyBitsy

Hi, see above image for ID. 🙂 Like most spiders they have venom but are not considered to be of medical significance and are unlikely to bite except in self-defense. Everyone’s immune system is different though.

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