Wolf Garden Spiders

Wolf garden spiders are commonly found in California. They are somewhat large and hairy garden spiders, up to three - four inches across. They are a mottled gray-brown color, which helps them hide in sand, gravel, leaves and other debris. Female wolf spiders carry their young on their backs. Except for one group, wolf spiders do not spin webs. They tend to burrow into the earth and hide. They are aggressive, come after their prey and are fast runners. Because of their large size and aggressiveness, wolf garden spiders can easily cause people to panic. Bites from a wolf garden spider can cause much pain, redness and swelling. The large jaws and impressive fangs can cause a rip in the skin as they bite. Swollen lymph glands can develop. The skin area at the bite may turn dark blue or black. Swelling and pain can last up to 10 days.

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