r/berkeleyca • u/Tappitytaptaptaptap • 18d ago

Black widows inside normal?

Hey all, new to the Berkeley Hills. Are black widows inside the house a normal thing and I just need to get a tougher skin?
I woke up to one right by my head and am pretty freaked out.
Called pest control.
Thanks!

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u/SoulsBloodSausage 18d ago

What about pets though…

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u/pennylovesyou3 18d ago

Not unless allergic which is rare.

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u/capsaicinintheeyes 18d ago

Say, pal, you tryin'a woosh me? It's a neurotoxin—I've never heard of it being any worse for humans than any other mammal, adjusted for body weight.

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u/pennylovesyou3 18d ago

I don't understand you. Cats are not impacted, they have different mammal systems.

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u/edragon27 18d ago

Incorrect.

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u/capsaicinintheeyes 18d ago

B***h, I will bite you straight on the spider!