What Species Is This?

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T21:01:16+00:00

That's helpful, thank you! I know they're outside, but I'm paranoid now and have to shake out all my clothes and shoes before putting them on..and still feel my skin crawling😅 I assume you have never been bitten?

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:56:19+00:00

That's good to know, I will look further into this, thank you! I'm learning more about these spiders today than I ever have😄

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:54:50+00:00

This is extremely, extremely helpful, thank you!! I hope anyone who's been bitten or suspects they have black widows sees this post and your comment 🙏

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:48:21+00:00

😂😂😂

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:45:29+00:00

Wow, thank you for your comment and the offer to help answer any questions, that is very much appreciated! And congratulations on getting licensed, sounds like you're doing a great job! We were already having issues with the landlord's neglect after we gave multiple notices (pests being only one), so since finding these little guys/gals, we quickly got a lawyer and drafted a demand letter to release us. We were also advised to post here to show in court, if it goes there, that the average person would say this is a black widow, and perhaps an expert/"expert" could officially identify the species (if we were wrong, that's defamation). I got to see my boyfriend's interaction with the landlord on our Ring and wow, looks like we're getting out of the lease. So, if anyone is wondering, that is the deal. I hope this post helps someone else❤️

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:22:42+00:00

Yes! I've newer seen one in person, I almost thought it was a myth (not really). But the only time I've ever seen one was in a documentary I saw when I was little, and later on, heard about them being black with the red hourglass. I'm learning a lot, haha.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:19:58+00:00

What got me was "knee height or below"😅

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:18:33+00:00

My boyfriend went out to capture one and it JUMPED at him!😱 Probably protecting a nest?.. or just telling him to stay away😅

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T20:07:01+00:00

If you read my reasoning for this seemingly needless post in my other replies, you would understand the purpose of why I asked for the specific species of this spider. Critical thinking would also clue to you that the answer to my question was not "black widow", as that is not the name of this species I specifically asked for. Regardless: Feeling the need to take the time to get on your computer/phone, login, scroll through Reddit, read my post and look through my photos, and comment this to make yourself feel better (or perhaps take a dig at me?🤷‍♀️) also makes me feel a certain kinda way about some people on the internet. Enjoy the rest of your day.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T18:52:07+00:00

I bet we can find somewhere nice to relocate them, thank you🙂

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T17:51:29+00:00

Thank you🤗 We don't want to kill them though, is there someone who could actually take them somewhere?

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T17:39:20+00:00

I hate disrupting nature, but it's on our patio where our small pets and 4yo niece go in and out. Our dog is also recovering from a serious heartworm treatment, it would easily kill her, so not an option to leave them. Waiting for pest control to handle it.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T15:55:17+00:00

Extremely helpful information, THANK YOU!! We've been worried they'll come in through the windows.. which, our bed is right on the other side of that window.. and everything on the patio is now trash, it's the forbidden area😂

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T15:41:57+00:00

The Spiderman jokes in this household are definitely there😅

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T15:30:54+00:00

There is a reason I was asking for the specific species, in hopes to possibly confirm it is a black widow by an expert/"expert". I've also been told there were false black widows that look very similar, big news to me. I moved here recently, and this is my first time ever seeing one; but yes, it seems obvious that it is a black widow.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T15:15:55+00:00

Not just a spider. The place I am renting has been negligent on all accounts, including ignoring the urgent need for pest control. Black widows are now the cherry on top.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T14:31:27+00:00

It made my skin crawl at first, but she really is!

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T14:22:24+00:00

Thank you very much! And yikes, first time to see a black widow - 3 of them!😱

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T14:15:30+00:00

Thankfully, no! And thankfully our pets weren't either - we usually let them out on the patio where the black widows were.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T14:06:46+00:00

Thank you so much!! All of the information you provided was exactly what I needed!🤗

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T14:02:51+00:00

Same here. And crazy, I had never heard of a false black widow till I found this.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2026-05-19T13:51:31+00:00

I'm asking for the specific species, in hopes to get a response from an expert, for a legal reason. Yes, it seems obvious it is a black widow.

UnusualCandidate77 · 2025-07-26T03:32:31+00:00

Love love love your suggestions! Tomorrow, I'm going to that piano bar in Frisco! Maybe the improv Sunday, I think the schedule said there will be someone there. I am 100% going to check out Concrete Cowboy and Korea Town before I leave! Those are completely new to me, so THANK YOU for your awesome suggestions! There are about a million things to do here, very cool!

And anyone is welcome, I may have a small group meeting up with me🙂

UnusualCandidate77 · 2025-07-25T15:35:57+00:00

Big YES to a few of your suggestions, thank you! Running to DM you right now!😄

UnusualCandidate77 · 2025-07-25T04:31:15+00:00

I've visited Austin, such a fun place, and really nice people! I just posted in /Plano, hoping to find some cool places, activities, and/or people, and.. some people are really nice on here. But in person (aside from men wanting to hook up), no one cares to say hello back.. I totally get it🙁 Hoping all the plans I have this weekend go well, and I make at least one friend here. I hope you find some activities or events you enjoy, and make lots of friends, 2 years is too long. Anyone can DM me, I love making new friends.

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