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Bumper crop of Black Widow spiders up Bull Run Road in 2008 Pizen of black widows more deadly than that of cobra, but volume envenomated in bite is usually not enough to be fatal to healthy humans, though quick medical attention advised. Still otherwise peaceable Gentlelady of the Manor Barbara Armitage abandons standard Tucker's Station spider policy of "live and let live" and smites every Black Widow Spider she can Portrait of late Tucker's Station Black Widow with story By Barbara Armitage The near perfect spring weather this year has been good for gardens and spiders alike. Here at Tucker's Station Farms everything is blooming and beautiful but hidden down in the gardens Black Widow Spiders are being found in record numbers. So far this year we have killed 10 Black Widows. Normally I encourage spiders to make their home in amongst my plants - they are among the "helpful bugs" that police my gardens feasting on many of the more destructive insects. The Black Widow however is one exception to the "live and let live" rule in my yard. The Black Widow spider doesn't weave a web like most spiders instead they prefer to live in hiding usually among the rocks where they can hide their egg sacks. They are timid spiders and usually run or hide when disturbed. Their round shiny black bodies are easy to spot but you will not usually see the trademark "red hour glass" unless you are brave enough to turn one upside down. The Black Widow spider's reputation is some what misleading. Legend tells that the Black Widow devours her mate but this usually only happens when the spiders are caged and food supply is limited. Likewise the Black Widow has only a very small amount of venom and so is not usually deadly to humans. If you are bitten by a Black Widow do seek medical attention as they can make you very ill. Death from a Black Widow is rare and usually only occurs among the very young or very old. Be very careful when moving rock or cement blocks as this is a favorite home for Black Widows. Wear heavy gloves and look carefully before you stick you hand in between rock or blocks. Click here for Wikipedia entry on Black Widow Spider. This story was posted on 2008-07-02 02:46:45
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