A woman in Paulding County, Ga., says dozens of venomous brown recluse spiders have invaded her home and she doesn’t know how to get rid of them. Nicole Photianos told WSB-TV 2 she found the 30 spiders immediately after she moved into her new house. The dangerous brown recluse has a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its upper body. TENNESSEE WOMAN BITTEN BY BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER ALLEGEDLY FINDS DOZENS MORE IN APARTMENTAs its name suggests, the brown recluse is a shy animal, although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns that it can inject toxic venom when it bites. “Persons bitten by a brown recluse spider should apply ice, elevate the affected area, and seek medical attention immediately.”“Brown recluse spiders are difficult to eradicate, largely because of their secretive habits,” it adds.

Source: Fox News September 17, 2018 18:49 UTC