Black Widow Facts: they (probably) WON'T KILL YOU 🕷️ Animal Fact Files

Black widow spiders have a deadly reputation, but the chance of them fatally harming a human is pretty slim. These spiders probably won't kill you, but let's talk some other black widow facts you may not know! Join us on this black widow spider episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Genus - Latrodectus
Range: every continent besides Antarctica
Habitat: The undersides of flat rocks, logs, and hollows
Size: 1.5 inches (3.81cm) for females
Diet: Insects, small snakes, and lizards
Threats: Centipedes, scorpions, and mud dauber wasps
Life span: Greater than one year for females; about half this length for males

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