Fortunately, North Carolina only has two spiders out ... black widows have the signature markings. The young spiders are tan/grey and have orange and white stripes along their abdomens.

In fact, young black widows can be tan or gray with orange and white stripes on their bodies, according to entomologists with the NC State Extension. The spiders are active across the state but ...

Sort of. Joro spiders, which are native to Asia, have arrived in North Carolina early this year, according to Kelly Oten, an NC State Extension specialist for forest health. “They are typically ...

North Carolina is home to more than 1,200 species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles — and big, hairy spiders that can invade your home. Carolina wolf spiders are the largest ...

She noticed some dead leaves on the ground and thought it would be a good spot to look for the desired spider. As Raiza moved leaves, a “bright orange” creature caught her eye. “It was ...