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.

GARDENDALE, AL (WBRC)- Help may be on the way for a hog problem in north Jefferson County. Community leaders in Gardendale are planning their next step in dealing with the issue and they're asking for input from people like John Epps.

Just about everything green you see on the Castle Pines Golf Course is under the care of Epps. He cuts the grass, prunes the trees, and hunts wild hogs.

"About eight years ago they actually showed up," Epps said.

Since then, Epps has been trailing, trapping, and killing the feral pigs. He says they are a danger to small pets and can cause thousands in property damage.

"A brand new green. The other night we redid it they got on there and chewed that up which cost thousands of dollars," Epps said.

It's not just a problem for Castle Pines. Several Gardendale residents have complained about the hogs with some even hiring companies to trap them. Now another source of help may be on the way.

Congratulations to Evan Lucia, a five-year-old student at God's House Kindergarten in Vestavia, who won the honor of naming the Birmingham Zoo's newest baby orangutan! Evan chose the winning name "Nairi" because he "liked the sound of the name and its Indonesian meaning -- 'kind one'," according to a press release from the Birmingham Zoo.

Nairi, a female orangutan, was born Dec. 13, 2011 by C-section. As part of his prize for naming the orangutan, Evan received an Adopt-an-Animal packet for Nairi, a tour of the Animal Nutrition Center, a Zoo Fun Pack, a photo opportunity at the zoo and more.

The orangutan naming contest lasted from March 1 until March 25. Each submission was made with a minimal donation, and through the contest the zoo raised almost $1,000. Those proceeds will go to the organization Orangutan Outreach, which aims to protect orangutans in their native habitat while providing care for orphaned orangutans.