In the Santa Monica mountains west of Los Angeles.
2006-08-17 19:08:37 · 8 answers · asked by TJL 2 in Environment
yes
2006-08-17 19:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by crazybrunette1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, one common feature of all spiders is their saliva is a venom.
However, while venomous, most spiders are not poisonous to humans (ie: capable of incapacitating or killing us) and are only poisonous to their prey.
In the United States, only 2 spiders are considered to be poisonous to humans, the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse. Neither are particularly aggressive and only typically bite when handled and provoked (handling can be a form or provocation).
This is not to say that other spiders can't give you a nasty bite that might swell up for a few weeks but they shouldn't cause any lasting harm to you.
2006-08-18 02:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by slynx000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
2 inches is really big, so it is easier to identify. I did not look very long, so could easily be mistaken, but I think it is called an Orb Weaver.
There is a great site for identifying spiders. If you send them a picture of the spider they will identify it for you. Take a look at all the spiders they have identified for others!
;-D They are very helpful.
PS. the other site is trying to help identify harmful spiders.
2006-08-18 02:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by China Jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think California rules out the orb weaver. How about Banded Garden Spider?
2006-08-18 03:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably so, usually spiders with bright colors are have posions, it is the way mother nature warns you
2006-08-18 02:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by questionfrom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat the whole thing at once, just try a leg at a time
2006-08-18 02:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
diamonds?diamonds? the spider is invaluable,man!
2006-08-18 02:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably but if you live them alone they won;t harm you
2006-08-18 02:14:09 · answer #8 · answered by sedatedeyes209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋