It is also important to note, if you get bitten by a spider that you THINK is a brown recluse, catch it and bring it with you. It is very helpful when trying to determine what type of antivenom, if any, to give you. My dad was once biten by a brown recluse on the hand. More specifically the left thumb. He's a surgeon, so you could imagine how nervous we all were. All was well after a few hours at the hospital though.

Personally, spiders don't bother me a bit. Roaches, on the other hand...... -=shudder=- I know, I know, roaches don't bite, spiders do, but... Roaches are just GROSS. And spiders are cute and hairy and only eat other insects.