Almost everywhere that humans settled—from the rain-soaked forests of Papua to the scorching Saharra Desert—widow spiders were there to meet them, equal parts beautiful and deadly. 

For beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, Widow Spiders of the World gives readers a safe window into the lives of some of the most feared animals on Earth, plus tips to avoid painful bites. 

With over 170 pages and 250 full-color illustrations, Widow Spiders of the World is the first complete illustrated field guide to all known species of widow spiders around the globe.