These are the Most VENOMOUS Spiders in the US

There are over 4000 species of spider in the US, but only a few are dangerous! In this video you'll see which spiders are the most venomous in the United States!

Here at MyWildBackyard we investigate the secrets of the natural world- secrets that can be hidden in our very own backyards! I want to share the incredible world of insects, spiders and other wildlife with you and inspire you to explore your curiosity. Get out there, and find your adventure!

For those who read the description- we've updated the channel! I'm working on adding more features to videos to better expand our conversations about the secrets we find in the natural world! Introducing the Creature Tier System! There are four rankings:
1. Staple - These are the lowest tier creatures. They are the most common species in a given habitat, and while they're not boring, they're really only exciting when you're exploring a new habitat and you haven't seen them before. Not something to write home about.
2. Neat - These are a step up from Staple. They don't make your entire day, but they are worth taking a closer look at when found. Definitely can be exciting to have a productive day finding many Neat species.
3. Wild - These are exciting to find. Whether they have interesting defensive features that offer a nice challenge in the field, are particularly cool looking, or maybe a little bit rare, Wild species aren't necessarily the MOST memorable of encounters, but they definitely make your day when you see them. An adventure featuring many Wild species will truly be memorable.
4. Gem - These are special. Usually involving extremely interesting biology and significant rarity, Gem species are animals that you really do not see every day. These species can make your whole adventure, and will be very memorable.

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[DateWithKai]

Spencer: Guys these are the most venomous spiders in the world

Spencer: *holds them*

[peacefulencounters]

When my daughter was a baby she was bitten on her hand by a Black Widow. She developed flu-like symptoms that lasted two weeks after initial bite. The ER I rushed her to were the most unprofessional group of Doctors and nurses. I was so pissed by their lack of knowledge and treatment but was helpless. I’m so happy my daughter survived the bite.😊

[atzend]

Many years ago while I was still living with my father and stepmother, I found a northern black widow in my closet (refurbished house in the woods, what was my closet used to be a maintenance room open to the outside and wasn't properly sealed). I'm arachnophobic and also not a fan of fucking around and finding out so I went to get my stepmother for help. Told her there was a black widow in my room.

Her response: "Why did you let her in?!"

My stepmother is ESL, and thought that "black widow" meant "a woman of colour whose husband is dead", and that I was randomly letting strangers into my room. To this day that's all I can think of when I hear about this spider.

[kjc]

My father in law is a semi well-known biologist who’s been studying and writing about snakes and spiders, among other things, for over 40 years. I remember him once saying that brown recluse bites can be pretty icky due to the bacteria they harbor in their mouths. So, if you get bit, don’t ignore it, and seek medical attention immediately. Same for Cotton Mouths/Water Moccasins. It isn’t the venom per se, but the bacteria you have to worry about.

[sutherngirrl]

I just removed a black widow from my yard. Their webs are hella strong! She's alive and well and living in the tree line on the other side of the fence. 😁 My family was super impressed by my removal of her and that I no longer panic. Thanks to you Spencer! 😉

[KrazyKaiser]

That's an interesting point you made about the LD50: While the spider venom may be more toxic than the snake venom, the snake is more dangerous because of the fact that is is thousands of time larger than a spider and so can deliver more venom when it attacks you.

[suzycowan]

We had a friend in Barstow California who was bitten on his lower calf by a Brown Recluse in his garage. His garage was under his home which was built on a rocky cliffside area. He was hospitalized right away due to complications of his diabetes and died within a week of being bitten. The necropsy ate through to the bone on his calf. His death was a huge loss to our society and he was loved by all in life, and almost 30 years later, still missed by all those who knew him.

[glenmcmillian]

Bad reactions to brown recluse bites are apparently far more common than the author suggests. I have known two people personally who required long term treatment of very serious hard to heal wounds due to being bitten by these spiders. I live in the SouthEast.

[Jay-n]

Your channel has definitely helped me get over my arachnophobia. They play a vital role in the ecosystem.

[coreymac]

I frequently have to relocate brown widow spiders that nest in my mailbox. I used to play with black widow spiders when I was a child until a neighbor told my parents the spiders were venomous. I was never bitten.

[ian_ford]

Black widow’s red hour glass is nature’s best “F—- around and find out” alert.

[wumphump]

So much effort put into making this and it shows. Thankyou!

[gojiraforbreakfast]

My Uncle lost his arm from a brown recluse bite. He was cleaning up dead wood from a hurricane from a dead tree that had fallen. He had a bad reaction from the bite and it was the early 90's. I love in Kansas now and see them around often. They mind their own business and just run off when disturbed. I don't even kill them when they are in the house. I try to relocate them outside.

I especially love have wild spiders and jumping spiders around. Especially mother wild spiders because they carry their young around and look so 😍

[NZSTROKE]

I am terrified of spiders but love learning about them in your videos!

[davidduncan]

“These are spiders to be taken very, very, seriously.” Yet, he has it crawl along his fingers and gets bit. Am I missing something here?

[madimikel]

I love how informative your videos are! I always learn something new, keep it up 😊

[erikbrush]

I've been bitten by a brown recluse. It created a mild bit of necrosis, but nothing serious. It took a VERY long time to heal. But draining the wound and keeping it clean works well.

[cjthebeesknees]

Brown Recluse is also feared for it’s habit of being found in massive invasive nests in homes, that’s a big one.

[ggolds]

A coworker of mine was bitten by a Brown Recluse. We're in Connecticut. He isn't sure if he was bitten at home or at work, likely at home. We worked in a hospital. He ended up with a large necrotic hole in his arm. Had to be hospitalized for 4 days. He has some nasty scars from it. Pretty scary spider.

[Southerner]

I love what you are doing man. Keep it up. Love all your videos. I been spider hunting my whole life. I like finding them at night with a flashlight. Hold the light beside your head and you can see their eyes.