BLACK WIDOW SPIDER

The most common species of spider in Colorado with venom that is harmful to humans is the western black widow spider, Latrodectus hesperus.

If you are ever bitten by a black widow, you are unlikely to die. Fortunately these spiders are very easy to recognize, are extremely timid and very unlikely to bite. Antivenin is available in most hospitals and poison control centers and will eliminate bite symptoms almost immediately.