Brown Recluse Spider (presumed bite assessment)

Typically found in dark, undisturbed dry areas such as basements, attics, cardboard boxes, and closets across the South-Central and Midwestern United States.

Secondary predators that feed on soft-bodied insects such as crickets, silverfish, and cockroaches.

Nocturnal hunters that do not use webs to catch prey; they are non-aggressive and generally only bite humans when pressed against skin (e.g., trapped in clothing or bedding).

Possesses necrotic venom (hemotoxic) which can cause skin lesions, though most bites heal without significant scarring. They benefit the ecosystem by controlling indoor pest populations.