jumping spider

6047   Found this today and people are freaking me out telling me it maybe venomous.   I just want to be sure it’s not.  Thank you!  Makakita.

This is Phidippus audax, a very common and widespread species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) known as the bold or daring jumper. Like the vast majority of spiders, it has venom glands and therefore can be considered venomous. However, these are not at all dangerous to humans. See https://tinyurl.com/yaxwjyp8 for images and much more detailed information. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.