Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Residents are likely enjoying the rainfall in the area as its providing relief to an unbearable drought, but it comes with a cost, according to North ... black widow. There are also wolf spiders ...

Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. The animals most at risk from the black widow' ...