You can tell cause I have spots up my back
The hourglass on my tummy is split or incomplete
I'm shy and not likely to attack.*
* She will most likely not attack unprovoked - do not try to pick up or handle a Black Widow. Please read the referenced article for details regarding Black Widow bites.
Location: Private residence, Warne, NC
Sources: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/northern-black-widow-spider-latrodectus-variolus
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