My understanding of Steatoda venom is that it’s similar to but significantly less toxic to people than that of a Black Widow’s (Latrodectus) – everyone’s immune system is different though. So while they’re unlikely to bite except in self defense and are not anything to worry about they’re still worthy of some respect.
Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This looks like Steatoda paykulliana.
Is it poisonous?
My understanding of Steatoda venom is that it’s similar to but significantly less toxic to people than that of a Black Widow’s (Latrodectus) – everyone’s immune system is different though. So while they’re unlikely to bite except in self defense and are not anything to worry about they’re still worthy of some respect.