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Wolf Spider

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Identification:

Wolf Spiders can grow up to 35 mm in body length and their bodies are commonly patterned in black, gray and brown hues.

Venom:

A Wolf Spiders bite is poisonous but not lethal. They are considered non-aggressive although they bite freely if provoked and should be considered dangerous to humans. The bite may be very painful.

Habitat:

Wolf spiders do not spin webs, instead they have burrows. The burrows may have an open entry or they may have soft silken doors.