All recluse spiders, as well as the six-eyed crab spiders, are now considered venomous to humans. The adult brown recluse has a body length of 10-12 mm. In natural habitats, recluse spiders live beneath rocks and fallen debris. In areas inhabited by humans, they may reside in houses and other buildings and may be found in attics, barns, cellars and storm shelters. They can often be found in the folds of clothing, shoes, or underneath boxes in storage rooms.
Most species have a mild temperament and bite only when accidentally pressed against skin.
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