Latrodectus hesperus (Western Black Widow)

Captive-bred babies, well-started, and very hardy.

We all know the classic black widow look, but get up close to the slings and you’ll see how wildly different they look at this size. Each one is a little different, with mixed reds, whites, tans, and browns, plus that iconic red hourglass underneath.

These babies are tough, webby, and already taking down prey 2–3x their size. Catch me feeding these live on TikTok, and check out our videos of the adults while you’re over there. One of my favorites.

Respect the venom. 

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Tom's Big Spiders | Northern Black Widow Rehouse and Care

This guide is for Northern Black Widows, but the care is the same for our Western Black Widows.