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SOUTHERN HOUSE SPIDERS

1 August, 2011:
Central Florida Length of body is 1/2" I was thinking recluse or Hobo, but the palpi didn't look quite right, the markings don't look quite right and neither had the indentation just back of the eyes (at least, not in any pictures I've seen.) Any clues? thanks. Kurt

Reply:  This is a Southern House Spider too  - glen

9 October, 2010:
I think it might be a brown recluse but I have never seen one in person. I am in south Carolina in the upstate in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains if that helps. I was letting live since it wasn't bothering anyone but it is kinda big. It is a little larger than a quarter. I hope you can help. Thanks.

Reply:  This is a male Southern House Spider too  - glen

4 September, 2010:
Thanks for your help

Reply: The one on the right is definitely a female southern house spider and the one on the left could be the male - glen
21 August, 2010:
Hi Glen, I cam across your website, and I was wondering if you could help me identify these two spiders that I caught. Thank you in advance Kris

Reply: This is  a Southern House Spider and is not considered dangerous - glen
2 August, 2010:
Okay I got two more pics of the spiders that are outside To go with the picture I sent you of the spider in my window & They do seem to have those white bands where the legs meet the body, so I feel a lot safer now knowing that they are not recluse spiders, Unfortunately we have an exterminator coming tomorrow Due to black widows living in our couches since We just got our furniture back from storage, But I can see if they will leave the spiders on our porch alone. I'm starting to grow attached to them :D -DanieLLe

Reply: This looks like a male Southern House Spider and is not considered dangerous - glen
31 July, 2010:
Glen, I have found several spiders around my house in New Bern, North Carolina that have been identified as a "brown recluse." Some I believe could possibly be just that, whereas others I think are misidentifications caused by arachniphobia (sp) and the fact that people see a brown spider. I have been looking for hours in an attempt to identify this spider that I caught running across my garage floor. I believe it to be not only a brown recluse, but an exceptionally large one according to all of the size information I have found so far. I have compared it to picture after picture on your sight and others and I still think so, but I want a second opinion before I get excited about having this really large one. Pictures are attached. Please help when you get the time. Thank You, Daniel

Reply: This is a Southern House Spider and is not considered dangerous - glen

24 June, 2010:
Glen, I would much appreciate any help you could give in identifying this spider. It was found in my house in the Orlando, FL area. I have seen several of these and would really like to know if I should be concerned. Regards, Jeffrey

Reply: This is a female Southern House Spider and is not considered dangerous - glen

28 May, 2010:
Found this in my living room. Is it harmful?

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Reply: This is a female Southern House Spider  - glen

11 October 2009:
Can you help me identify this spider? Would just like to know what kind it is to be prepared in the future. Thanks, Misty

Reply: This is a female Southern House Spider  - glen

3 October 2009:
Hello, I had this spider in my house and I cannot find what kind it is. Do you have an idea? Thanks for your help Kathrin

Reply: This is a female Southern House Spider  - glen

29 September, 2009:
Hi  Glen, I hope you can help identify this spider and if they are poisonous or even bite. We are doing alot of plumbing work under our house and have come across quite a few of these guys, they seem to like dark areas and don't seem to be agressive but rather shy. We live in South Carolina. Thanks so much for your help. Wendy

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Reply: This could also be Southern House Spider   - glen

23 September, 2009:
I need some guidance in identifying a spider that I frequently see in my house. I live on the central California coast in the hills surrounded by redwood, oak and blue gum. Here are the facts: Always find them inside. Never encountered any outside. Usually solitary When I find them in groups of three or four, they're smaller and in a tangle web amongst clutter in the attic or the cellar. I'm guessing it could be a nursery. Larger specimens can have a leg span of 6 cm. Don't seem to be terribly aggressive. Luis

Reply: This spider is a Filistatidae,  -  Southern House Spider   - glen

8 September, 2009:
My friend wants to know what type of spider this is... He stated that with legs extended, it is about 2 inches long. He also believes that the spider has lived in his garage for about 3 years. If you could rule out a poisonous variety and possibly identify the spider, that would be awesome. Thanks!

Reply: glen, This spider has been identified. It's a Filistatidae, probably Southern House Spider or another species, genus is Kukulkania. BB

8 September, 2009:
Hello, Can you tell me what kind of Spider this is? I found it in Greenehaven Az. Thanks, BB

Reply: No it is a Southern House Spider

18 August, 2009:
Hi Glen, We usually find wolf spiders at our home here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, bur this one looked a little different. Could you tell me if it is really a wolf, please? Thank you so much, Eliana

Reply: Looks like a male Southern House Spider

3 June, 2009:
I have no idea what kind of spider this is. I went to bed the other night and but I didn't go alone. I saw him before I turned off the light. I put him in a bowl and tookhis picture. I just want to know what kind of spider he is, and if it's dangerous. Thank You Rhiannon

Reply: Looks like a male Southern House Spider

10 May, 2009:
We see a million of these in our home in Florida 30miles west of Gainesville.... What is it? Thank You, KC & Brent

5 August,  2008:
Hi Glen, Here are some pictures of a female Southern House Spider that was in my grandmother's living room. Feel free to use them if you want. --Damy

22 July,  2008:
So me and my boyfriend have been about an hour outside of gainesville in Bell florida (which is in the middle of the woods) and we have been getting mammoth spiders! Please help us tell who they are and if they are harmful!

Another Reply from  David: This is a southern house spider. You can tell because, unlike recluses, the pedipalps will always be long and narrow.

Reply: You don't say where you are from and the photos aren't the best quality. The brown spider resembles a brown recluse but from the darker spider in the 2nd photo, it could be a male southern house spider which looks similar - glen

5 July, 2010:
I am terrified of spiders.... i found this one crawling across the ceiling near my four month old baby boy's crib tonight.... i have not slept for a few nights now bc i'm took scared of all of these spiders =( esp of them getting in my baby's crib.

Reply: This photo is a good example of why many people get these male southern house spiders confused with brown recluse. Note though that it has longer front legs and nor distinct violin shape like the brown recluse has.

24 May, 2008:
Hi Glen, Hoping you could help me ID this spider. I live in Cleveland, OH. Found this in my house. I have no clue what kind of spider it is, but someone mentioned Brown Recluse. Please help.

5 May, 2008:
Hello, Came across your website and was wondering if you could identify this spider I found in my warehouse today. I live in Daytona Beach, FL. Is this a Brown Recluse? Thank you in advance and look forward to your reply! Have a great day! Tim

16 March, 2008:
Hi Glen, I just saw this little guy with his girlfriend over my living room curtain. He lured out a big female I didn't even know was there. I couldn't get pictures of them together, as the female retreated as soon as I got too close. But I did capture the male and managed a good shot or two. During this ordeal though, I've lost all trust in my Samsung S730 camera. It bugged out and deleted a whole day's worth of material, including some shots I had taken of the male spider while he was on the wall. I had to format the memory card. Very frustrating. Anyway, here are the pics I did get. Feel free to use them, of course. Oh, and I just have to say that from looking in detail at this spider, and the great photos of Brown Recluses on your page, I can see how some people (including me) could mistake a Male Southern House for a Brown Recluse. If I'd not seen him courting a female Southern House Spider, I would have probably panicked.--Damy 

16 March, 2008:
Hi Glen, I just saw this little guy with his girlfriend over my living room curtain. He lured out a big female I didn't even know was there. I couldn't get pictures of them together, as the female retreated as soon as I got too close. But I did capture the male and managed a good shot or two. During this ordeal though, I've lost all trust in my Samsung S730 camera. It bugged out and deleted a whole day's worth of material, including some shots I had taken of the male spider while he was on the wall. I had to format the memory card. Very frustrating. Anyway, here are the pics I did get. Feel free to use them, of course. Oh, and I just have to say that from looking in detail at this spider, and the great photos of Brown Recluses on your page, I can see how some people (including me) could mistake a Male Southern House for a Brown Recluse. If I'd not seen him courting a female Southern House Spider, I would have probably panicked.--Damy 

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13 July, 2006:
Can you help me identify this spider? We live in Gold Canyon, Arizona--40 east of Phoenix. There are actually 2 spiders living behind the frame of the door on the outside of our house. They've been there about 4 months or so and don't seem to bother anything. Everybody tells me to squish them dead but I believe they eat other bugs and scorpions...is that true? What would be the best way to handle these or should I just let them be? I do have an indoor cat but like I said inside the house nobody is bothered by them. Thanks!
Laura

3 July, 2006:
Dear Glen, I am thankful for your website. It has been very informative on finding out what some of the spiders are around my place. I am a little confused as to what kinf of spider this one is though. I have included two photos. I hope they turn out clear enough. It measures two inches long. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciative. Thank you. Sincerely, C. H. of NE Florida

Reply: This is a Southern House Spider.

25 May, 2006:
Hi Glen, If anyone can help me identify this spider that would be great! I found him in my linnen closet in my home in Las Vegas, NV. It is about the size of a 50 cent piece coin.

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25 May, 2006:
I found this on my house next to my door. The picture does not do it justice, it was very dark outside. The upper body and legs are more shiny, almost like glass and the bottom is fuzzy. About the size of a 50 cent piece. Anyway, do you know what it is? Thanks

2 April, 2006:
Hi, tonight we found this spider crawling on our wall. Needless to say having a fear of spiders, this was NOT a welcome site in my home. We live in Virginia Beach, VA. PLEASE help us identify this spider. Thank you so much,  Weiss Family

2 April, 2006:
 I have had Southern House Spiders ( I think ) living with my family. Unfortunately I can't be sure if it's a house spider or a brown recluse. The pictures I've seen of male and female recluses and house spiders are confusing. I have a two year old and would hate if she got bit because I like spiders. These webs are on every window pane in my house. Can you try and see what spider I have. The pictures suck, I'll try to get better ones. Thank You, Brooke

17 March, 2006:
I love your spider site! Here are a couple of spider pics I took around my  house.
Porch_spider_031606.jpg: While preparing to paint my back porch, I  vacuumed up a neat, funnel-shaped web that I thought was
unoccupied. Shortly afterward, this spider crawled out from behind a beam
where the web had been. I assume she's some variety of Funnel Weaver, but
am not sure.

25 Sept, 2005:
Found this little guy on our cardboard recycle bag in our garage. This is one of the bigger spiders I've seen up here. Most
are very small. Can you identify him? I've attached three pictures.

24 August, 2005:
This spider has been living in my garage for about 6 months now. She always comes out at night. I think form your website it is a southern house spider.

thank you for any information!

Beth Hansen
Stuart Florida

Reply: That is Kukulcania hibernalis, the southern house spider. It is not dangerous. Nathan Hepworth

18 June, 2005:
Hey, I was browsing your website and I hope I can get some insight as to what kind of spider this is. I moved into another apartment in my complex, and I've been catching these things (smaller ones INSIDE my apartment) for the last 2 months I've lived here. I'm terrified of them, but I also worry about if they're poisoness because my cats love to catch bugs, etc. From browsing, I think it's a brown recluse. This is the biggest one; it lives outside in a hole in the patio ceiling that some carpenter bees drilled out. You can see a very thick sticky web all the way around the hole. Oh, and it's about the size of an Eisenhower silver dollar if you have one. Huge to me.
p.s. I've been asking my complex if the apartments have been bug sprayed on schedule and they claim so. If this thing doesn't respond to pesticides, this might be why. :)

16 October, 2004:  
Glen - I live in Las Vegas, NV, USA. There are several of these in my garage - they're up to 2" in diameter, dark brown on black, hairy, kind of shy and very fragile. I think they have four large eyes. They seem to be nocturnal, as they hide a few minutes after I turn on my garage light or open the garage door. I have had them come in my house (seems more common now in the fall) - one crawled up the back of my couch and over my arm - scared the bejeezus out of me. In one of the pics you see another kind of spider - not sure what it is…some kind of funnel spider? Light brown/caramel colored…lots of those too. Not sure if the big dark one was trying to prey on it. Anyway, a little stress and these things curl up and die - I chased the one in the picture around with the Bic pen to get it to pose for a picture, and two days later it was dead, never leaving this corner. They like dark corners and are usually *near* irregular webs, but I never see them in one - in one of the pics it seems to be tangled up in some webbing. What are they? Thanks,  Brian