''Ctenus hibernalis'', or the Alabama wandering spider, is a species of

wandering spider Wandering spiders (''Ctenidae'') are a family of spiders that includes the Brazilian wandering spiders. These spiders have a distinctive longitudinal groove on the top-rear of their oval carapace similar to those of the Amaurobiidae. They are hig ...

in the family

Ctenidae Wandering spiders (''Ctenidae'') are a family of spiders that includes the Brazilian wandering spiders. These spiders have a distinctive longitudinal groove on the top-rear of their oval carapace similar to those of the Amaurobiidae. They are hig ...

. It is found in the United States, almost exclusively within the state of Alabama.

Range and Habitat

Found primarily above the fall line in the state of Alabama. Generally prefers rocky mixed woodland relatively close to water. Sometimes invades human structures.

Venom

''Ctenus hibernalis'' has a complex venom with neurotoxic components. Anecdotal reports of medical significance to humans are so far unsupported."Characterization of the Venom Proteome for the Wandering Spider, Ctenus hibernalis (Aranea: Ctenidae) Cole Et al. 2016"

References

Ctenidae Articles created by Qbugbot Spiders described in 1844 {{ctenidae-stub