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Are there brown recluse spiders in my state?
A brown recluse spider lurks, waiting for prey. Corey O'Hara via Getty Images Brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles reclusa) are venomous arachnids with a distinct look. While they aren't particularly aggressive, they may bite if trapped or aggravated, …