By Bill Washburn | Content provided by Ideal Home Garden

Venomous spiders found in the United States include the black widow, brown recluse and hobo spiders. They can be dangerous to adults and children who spend time outside. These spiders occasionally find their way inside structures or buildings and can present a serious risk.

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Black Widow Spider

Black widow spiders are most common in the southern and western areas of the United States. In fact they are often found throughout North America. They can be recognized by the pattern of red coloration on the underside of their abdomen. Black widows are usually found in yards with undisturbed woodpiles, garden sheds, under eaves, fences and other areas where debris has accumulated. They can also be found living in outdoor toilets where flies are plentiful.

Movie reviewer Mercer Morrison from WDAM, our sister station in Hattiesburg, Miss., reviews the latest Alvin and the Chipmunks movie: Chipmunked.

For more of Mercer Morrison's movie reviews, see his YouTube channel here: Movie Madness w/ Mercer.

An outdoor education group is working to help you lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks as the activity arm of Scale Back Alabama.

Fresh Air Family has organized dozens of “outdoor adventures” now through the middle of April to encourage Alabamians to get outside and make exercise fun and rewarding, rather than a chore.

“Studies show the only thing that works is good, old outdoor play,” Verna Gates, founder and executive director of Fresh Air Family, said. “We are bringing that back for adults and children, with education added for good measure.”

Fresh Air Family organizers have set a goal of 10 pounds over 10 weeks for those participating in their outdoor activities, which include hiking, nature walks, bird-watching, canoeing and camping. In 2010, the non-profit served more than 12,000 people on more than 200 outdoor adventures.