Do seek medical attention if you suspect that you have been bitten by either a brown recluse or black widow. However, with most spider bites, victims do not even know they have been bitten. If they do notice, they often attribute the spot to a scratch or splinter. Collecting Spiders Collecting spiders is a good way to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of spider natural history. If you hunt with a camera, you may capture some splendid photographs of these colorful and unusual creatures.
Many spiders are active at night and can be found by shining a flashlight into vegetation.
Wolf spider eyes reflect light, causing a night meadow to appear to twinkle. Arachnids can be captured easily using small glass vials. You can also use a pillow case of canvas net to sweep vegetation, or to place under bushes as you shake them. Collection for scientific, school or personal research sometimes requires the preservation of specimens in 70-percent ethyl or rubbing alcohol. Remember, although specific spider identification can be difficult, the broad categories are more easily distinguished.