Do Brown Recluse Live in Washington State?

Fortunately, brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles species) do not live in Washington. The venom from these spiders can cause a severe necrotic wound that requires medical attention. Brown recluse spiders are most commonly found in the midwest and southern regions of the United States.

What is the deadliest spider in Washington state?

Nearly all spiders are venomous to some extent, according to the Washington Department of Health. But very few species are harmful to people. However, there are two types of venomous spiders in the state you should watch out for: the black widow, and the yellow sac spider.

Do brown recluse spiders live in the Pacific Northwest?

Brown Recluse Spider

Hobo spider geography: In North America, the hobo spider lives in the Pacific Northwest, from British Columbia east to Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, and south through Oregon and northern Utah. Brown recluse spider geography: Brown recluse spiders are found in the South Central and Midwestern U.S.