It’s said to be shy, solitary, and rarely seen… yet a single bite from this spider can cause serious skin damage. The brown recluse isn’t aggressive by nature, but when disturbed or threatened, it can become dangerous. So, who is this elusive creature? Meet the brown recluse spider—a discreet and mysterious arachnid often identified by the violin-shaped marking on its back,

earning it the nickname “the violinist spider.” Small and unassuming, it typically measures between 8 millimeters and 1.5 centimeters—about the size of a dime. It often hides in dark, undisturbed places like closets, basements,