Brown Widow spiders are similar to Black Widow spiders. The difference lies in their brown appearance, tan and brown striped legs, and the missing red hourglass marking on its back. Unlike Black Widows, Brown Widows tend to make webs in more open areas, increasing the potential for humans to be bitten. While the bite of the brown widow is somewhat less toxic than the black widow, both spiders are known to be poisonous. Like other stinging or poisonous insects, the brown widow is more of a nuisance than a life-or-death situation unless there’s an allergy.
