Black Widow Spider Safety in California — Identification, Prevention & What to Do If Bitten

In this episode, Mark Buzz and Anna Bugs tackle one of California's most feared spiders: the black widow. Spoiler — they're probably closer to your home than you think.

Hosts break down how to actually tell a black widow from a harmless spider (it's all about the hourglass and the web), where these spiders love to hide in California homes — garages, woodpiles, sprinkler boxes, even your stored shoes — and why the San Diego and Sacramento climates make them a year-round concern.

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