Wa white spider needs identification - Ask Extension
I’ve been bit by a spider in my bedroom where I found this very small creamy white spider. Please see pictures. Thank you for your help.
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Wa white spider needs identification #732132
Asked October 26, 2020, 8:42 AM EDT
I’ve been bit by a spider in my bedroom where I found this very small creamy white spider. Please see pictures. Thank you for your help.
Snohomish County Washington
Expert Response
This looks like a crab spider. The only spider we have in the PNW that has potential health complications is the female Black widow spider. The brown recluse spider is not found here, and that's what most people are concerned about. Some people are more sensitive to bites from insects and spiders, and may have a more pronounced skin reaction. Treat it like any other wound--keep it clean, and contact a health care provider if you have any concerns. https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/common-spiders-of-washington-replaces-eb1548