Black Widow Facts That Shock You

This spider’s bite can shut down your nervous system 😳🕷️! Black Widow facts you may not have

known! #5 — They’re found on every continent except Antarctica. Black widows thrive

in garages, woodpiles, and dark corners all over the world. #4 — Females are

up to 3× larger than males. The iconic shiny black spider with the red hourglass?

That’s the female — and she’s the dangerous one. #3 — Most bites happen when people

don’t even see them. Black widows usually bite in self-defense when accidentally pressed or disturbed.

#2 — Their venom is 15× stronger than a rattlesnake’s. Pound for pound, black widow venom

is insanely powerful — but delivered in much smaller doses. #1 — They rarely