American Grass Spider
CAN BITE
Grass spiders are fast and shy, and thus avoid contact with humans unless they feel threatened. Even though they are not poisonous, they are venomous like other spiders. Furthermore, their small fangs make it difficult to penetrate human skin, making the possibility of a spider bite low.
American Nursery Web Spider
CAN BITE
Nursery web spiders are not aggressive to humans, but the female guards her egg sac ferociously, so interfering or tampering with it could result in a bite. A nursery web spider bite is likely to be large and painful due to the size of this spider. However, it is not considered dangerous.
Black Widow
POISONOUS BITE
They have fangs and venomous glands sufficient to cause harm to humans. The female gender of the species is the most dangerous, compared to their male counterparts. Females have more prominent venomous glands, longer fangs and a body size that can reach up to 20-times larger than their male counterparts.
Camel Spider (Solifugae)
CAN BITE (NO VENOM)
The Solifugae has neither venom glands nor any venom-delivery apparatus. Though they are not venomous, the powerful chelicerae of a large specimen may inflict a painful nip, but nothing medically significant.
Cat-faced Orbweaver
CAN BITE
Cat-faced spiders are totally harmless to humans. Although they have venom, they rarely attack people. Their venom is mostly mild
Cellar Spider
WON’T BITE
Cellar Spiders are beneficial to have around because they have been known to hunt down and kill venomous spiders.
Daring Jumping Spider
CAN BITE
jumpers are shy spiders that retreat from humans when approached. If handled, they generally do not bite. These characteristics make them appear to have a great deal of curiosity and personality.
Desert Tarantula
CAN BITE
In general, the effects from tarantula bites are mild. A greater health risk is from contact with the spider’s hairs. Contact of the hairs with the skin causes lots of inflammation including pain, redness, itching, and swelling that can last for weeks.
Banded Garden Spider
CAN BITE
These spiders rarely bite humans in Nevada and are not aggressive. They may bite in self-defense if handled and bothered, but it’s unlikely that the bite would cause more discomfort than a bee sting.
Wolf Spider
CAN BITE
Wolf spiders will bite if provoked, but their venom is not dangerous to humans. Bite symptoms are minimal and may cause itching, swelling, and mild pain.
