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Wolf spiders are a large, hairy spider with black, grey and brown color markings. A common misconception is that they get their name from their larger size, but they actually are called wolf spiders because of the arrangement of their eyes and fang-like mouth parts, called chelicerae. Upon hatching, baby wolf spiders resemble small adult wolf spiders. They then shed their skin until they are a full sized adult, which can be up to approximately 1.4 inches. Wolf spiders can live for several years, and they spend most of their time hunting small ground insects and small spiders at night. They do not make webs. In Kentucky, wolf spiders occupy most locations in the state, living and hunting in the brush and leaves on the ground.
Although they are considered to be large spiders, wolf spiders normally do not attack humans. It is still wise to exercise caution around wolf spiders because they can bite. Due to their fangs, the bite is very painful, but it is not deadly unless the person is allergic to the venom. Wolf spiders are often confused with brown recluse spiders because they are similar in color.
Even though wolf spiders are relatively harmless to humans, most people still do not want them in their homes. Here are some tips to get rid of wolf spiders in your home:
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