Venom toxicity - the bite of the Black House Spider is poisonous but not lethal. Certain people bitten experience severe pain around the bite site, heavy sweating, muscular pains, vomiting, headaches and giddiness. First aid and medical attention (ambulance) should be sought as soon as possible.

Spider Identification - adults are about 1/2 inch in body length and of a dark brown to black velvet textured appearance.

Habitat - this spider spins a lacy, messy web and is prefers dry habitats in secluded locations. It is commonly found in window framing, under eaves, gutters, in brickwork, sheds, toilets and among rocks and bark. Electric lights attract their prey - moths, flies, mosquitoes and other insects.

https://www.termite.com/spider-identification.html#blackhouse

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Though Hobos, Widows and Recluses have bites that can cause great pain or even rare bite reactions, none of them are truly a threat to life. Even to children. Best thing to do is to teach children to leave them to their bug control duties.

If they are appearing after rains, they are probably a ground nesting species, like the Trapdoor Spider, mentioned by the earlier poster. Their burrows are getting waterlogged, and they probably prefer to come out at night since they are large and conspicuous. Even if their burrows are soggy, they are at greater risk of leaving them during the day. Many birds and other critters would love a big spider like that for a snack.

I understand that kids get their little hands into all sorts of places, but really there is no danger. Spiders are rare to bite, and would rather play dead or flee. Any free bug control is a good friend!

not knowing what spider it is. it's not a dangerous animal. it's not a widow or recluse. first thing that comes to mind is a trapdoor spider but let someone w/ more knowledge give you a positive ID.