Is This Spider Dangerous?

That glossy black spider under the patio chair, the brown one in the garage, the huge one racing across the carpet: you do not need ten strangers arguing in a comment thread to find out whether any of them is a problem. Is This Spider Dangerous? gives you a calm, repeatable way to photograph, read and decide, whether you are a homeowner, a renter, a parent, a pet owner, or someone who would rather not share a room with eight legs at all. Unlike books on cockroaches, flies or mice, this one is entirely about spiders: how to tell the few that deserve respect from the harmless, useful majority, what a bite does and does not look like, and what to do next. Inside, you'll learn: Whether you want fewer spiders or just fewer surprises, you will finish with a plan, a one-page quick reference, and a lot less dread. This book is general information and not medical advice; if you think a dangerous spider has bitten you, contact a clinician, Poison Control or emergency services.