Latrodectus mactans 1” Regular fit This spider should not be

This spider should not be confused with Cilantica kayi that were described in 1915

purple & gold

This is a fairly new species to the U

However these spiders live under rocks that create a humid micro environment with temps ranging down in the the 50’s with high humidity

they are all fast AF

Latrodectus mactans 1” Regular fit This spider should not beSize 1 sub adults adults The classic Black Widow spider. Shiny jet black with the iconic abdominal red gout glass. Super easy and fun to keep. Unlikely to bite but known for their strong venom. This species was organized described all the way back in 1775 as Aranea mactans until 1805 when the genus Latrodectus was established. Things to know about Latrodectus sizes are juvies to adults Latrodectus are wild caught. Sometimes but rarely they are missing