Brown widow spiders are venomous, but their bites are considered much less dangerous than other venomous spiders.

Florida is home to some of the most fascinating creatures found in North America, from manatees to roseate spoonbills. Still, some of its most incredible creatures are often the ones hidden right ...

And when she recently found a brown recluse spider in her home, she quickly jumped into action to kill it—but things didn't exactly go to plan. "I went to torch it and it fell," she told Newsweek.

What To Do If You Come Across A Brown Recluse Spider. Brown recluse spiders are notorious for hiding in dark places and biting unsuspecting people. ©Nick626/Shutterstock.com.