Southeastern Wandering Spider

The Southeastern Wandering Spider is a member of the wandering spider family Ctenidae. These spiders are widespread throughout the southern United States, including Georgia.

The size range of Southeastern wandering spiders is considerable, ranging from 5 to 40 millimeters. Due to their resemblance to wolf spiders, people frequently mistake them for wolf spiders. Their lengthy, multiple-jointed legs curve upward. They have a bright stripe down the middle of their carapaces and abdomens, and the majority of their bodies and legs are pale orange or tan with dark mottling. Instead of making webs, Southeastern wandering spiders actively engage in ambush hunting of their prey. They snooze in earth and plant-based burrows when not out hunting. Despite being toxic, their bite is not thought to have any serious medical effects.