Brown recluse spider

The brown recluse spider has a violin-shaped marking on its back, but this mark can be hard to see. This spider is commonly found in the southern half of the United States and in South America, where it is known as the brown spider.

Signs and symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite can include:

• At first, a mild pain
• Fever, chills and body aches
• A deep blue or purple area around the bite, which may develop a red ring around it