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Mississippi is home to over 30 types of spiders, including six venomous species.

Brown recluses are often found indoors in undisturbed areas like closets, boxes, and shoes.

Preventing infestations involves sealing cracks, decluttering, and regular cleaning, which is more effective than insecticides.

Most brown recluse bites heal on their own, but some can become necrotic and require medical care.

More than 30 kinds of spiders call Mississippi home. The good news is that only a few are dangerous. (Out of 43,000 species, only about 30 have caused human deaths, according to Britannica .) The bad news is that the total includes five of the nine most deadly spiders in the world.

Brown recluses are one of two spider varieties in the state that have medically signi

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