They are rare and their bites are rarely fatal unless one is allergic. They will bite only when threatened. It is important to remember nearly all snakes found around the home are perfectly harmless. Both the black widow spider and far less common brown recluse are poisonous. Their bites are rarely fatal, but again victims may be subject to allergic reactions.
All spider bites are venomous to some degree.
The elderly, children, people with heart conditions, and pregnant women should be wary. Seek medical attention immediately when bitten by a snake, spider or other creature. You may go birding at any open space or park during the hours they are open. Also read the Bird Notes column in The Bulletin. The zoo exhibits North and South American animals, including many endangered and threatened species, on 52 acres in Beardsley Park.