It is a cousin of the brown recluse, otherwise known as the Arizona Brown Spider. It likes to hide in warm spots and soft covers and lives in undisturbed places, (ie the kids floors and closets, apparently Abby's unkempt hair.)
The truth is she had a fever and bundled up in her very warm and soft blanket, where upon the spider, who hitched a ride in her blanket, went right to the warmest place it could find. Her head. So when I told her she had to take a tepid bath I found it crawling in her hair. I quickly swiped it out, careful not to let her know, and killed it, and then identified it. Much to my horror it was indeed the recluse. Thankfully a non aggressive type. It's bit doesn't hurt initially but is flesh eating just 6 hours later. Nice.
I am sure the thing didn't bite her, but it prompted us to tackle their disgusting rooms. Then eat icecream. Snickers, because I will start and blow my diet tomorrow, so I better have another.
Here are some facts on the bugger
Brown recluse spiders usually live in dense clusters. Usually where one is found, there will be more. (This does not set my mind at ease)
Like undisturbed places for their webs; hunt primarily at night and will take refuge in clothing and bedding; often found in unused closets and storerooms, behind furniture, and in baseboard cracks and crevices.
Definitely need more icecream. Did I mention it was Breyers Snickers?
