* Found throughout Chile
* Brown or gray in color with a dark brown or black violin-shaped marking on the back
* Shy and retiring, but can be aggressive if disturbed
* Bite can cause severe pain, tissue damage, and even death
* Treatment for a recluse spider bite includes pain relievers, antibiotics, and antihistamines
* In severe cases, surgery may be necessary
2. Black Widow Spider (_Latrodectus mactans_)
* Found throughout Chile
* Black in color with a red hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen
* Females are larger than males and are the only ones that are dangerous
* Bite can cause severe pain, muscle cramps, nausea, and vomiting
* Treatment for a black widow spider bite includes pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and antihistamines
* In severe cases, antivenom may be necessary
3. Brown Widow Spider (_Latrodectus geometricus_)
* Found in northern Chile
* Brown in color with a white or yellow hourglass marking on the underside of the abdomen
* Less dangerous than the black widow spider, but can still cause severe pain
* Treatment for a brown widow spider bite is the same as for a black widow spider bite
4. Wolf Spider (_Lycosa raptoria_)
* Found throughout Chile
* Brown or gray in color with a hairy body
* Not as dangerous as the other spiders on this list, but can still cause a painful bite
* Treatment for a wolf spider bite includes pain relievers and antibiotics
5. Tarantula (_Grammostola rosea_)
* Found in northern Chile
* Large, hairy spider that is not considered to be dangerous to humans
* Tarantulas are often kept as pets