Black widows are primarily found in the southern and western United States, with a preference for warm climates. They inhabit various environments, including deserts, forests, and urban areas. Some specific states with common black widow populations include Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia. They can also be found throughout the continental U.S. except for Alaska. Black widows favor dark, secluded, and undisturbed places to build their webs. Common habitats include woodpiles, sheds, garages, basements, attics, crawlspaces, under rocks, brush piles, and storage areas. They often live close to the ground and in enclosed spaces, preferring places that provide shelter from predators and harsh weather. In summary:
- Found mostly in southern and western U.S., including deserts and warm states like Texas, California, and Florida.
- Prefer dark, secluded habitats such as basements, garages, woodpiles, sheds, crawlspaces, and brush piles.
- Also found indoors in storage areas and attics where human activity is low.
- Present across continental U.S. except Alaska.
These locations provide the warmth, shelter, and insect prey black widows need to survive.
