are black widow spiders found in the deserts?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Black widow spiders are found in many different habitats in North America. I couldn't be sure as to which habitat they thrive in the most but I wouldn't put it past them to also live in desert areas so long as there is a water source by way of their prey. I live in Texas where it gets very hot and dry during the summer and have observed the black widow even during the hottest summer. If you are in a desert area and want to observe the black widow I would suggest that you take a drive out onto the highway and look for bridge railings of the type that serve as a minor barrier right before you reach a bridge or culvert. Often on the back sides of these curved metal barriers you will find the black widow. Be careful not to disturb the nest as she carries a powerful neurotoxin which can in some cases be fatal to humans.

Answer 3

YES!!! ABSOLUTELY. I live in the desert. Southest Arizona. We have Black Widow spiders up to 2". They have a huge range over the USA.
Google search Black Widows or try these websites:
http://phoenix.about.com/cs/desert/a/spider.htm
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/widow.htm

Answer 4

Black Widows are notoriously in the desert. We live in PHX and have killled more than a dozen widows. Got to the point where I caught some and kept them to teach children what they look like and how their webs look and how they hunt etc...
A buddy of mine told me he has seen BW in Los Angeles.

Answer 5

In the northeast they are attracted to wood. Theyre common world wide, and most are toxic enough to pose a serious threat to humans.

Answer 6

I live in Illinois right across the river from St. Louis and we have them here.

Answer 7

No, they're found everywhere. There might be one right next to you. lol!!

Answer 8

Yes .. would you like some?