Aruba is known for its turquoise waters and tropical beaches. Its colorful architecture is typical of the countries in the Caribbean. However, touring the island of Aruba brings you closer to all sorts of wildlife including the vicious and untamed ones. If you are not so fond of crawlers such as the spiders, then the more you need to be wary when touring Aruba. There are different spider species you might encounter in this beautiful paradise. Some of these spider species are harmless, but there are a few that are venomous. Their bites do not only cause pain and inflammation, but also have some necrotic effects.
Spiders in Aruba Identification Chart
| Silver Argiope / Silver Garden orb weaver spiders (Argiope argentata) | — | — |
| Giant Crab Spider (Olios giganteus) | — | — |
Brown Widow (Latrodectus geometricus) - The Brown Widow Spider is a cool spider that belongs to the cobweb spiders family. Some people know more about its cousin, the Black Widow, but the Brown Widow has its own interesting story.… Continue Reading >
Widow (Latrodectus) - Meet the Latrodectus spiders, often known as true widows! They're part of the cobweb spider family. By July 2017, there were 31 types of them, living everywhere except Antarctica.… Continue Reading >
Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles reclusa) - The brown recluse spider is a special spider found mostly in the central and southern parts of the U.S. It's part of a small group of spiders in North America known for having strong venom, along with the Chilean recluse and black widow.… Continue Reading >
Banded Garden (Argiope trifasciata) - The banded garden spider is a common spider with two types: Argiope trifasciata deserticola and Argiope trifasciata kauaiensis. They prefer warm places and usually aren't around in cold winters because they don't like the chill.… Continue Reading >
Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) - Discover the spiny-backed orb-weaver, a fascinating spider from the orb-weaver family. Found mostly in the New World, these spiders are known for the unique, spine-like bumps on their back.… Continue Reading >
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