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Black Widow Tattoo Meaning With 105+ Thrilling Tattoo Images For Inspiration

by Sherri Owens

The black widow tattoo represents strength, power, and bravery in the presence of danger. As a tattoo artist who has done several black widow tattoos for clients, the most fulfilling black widow tattoo I've done is the realistic spider tattoo.

I usually recommend this realistic tattoo design to people because the tattoo helps you exude effortless grace and makes you look bold and confident.

Before we get into seeing some of the most amazing black widow tattoos there are, let's take an in-depth look at the black widow tattoo meaning.

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The Mysterious Black Widow Spider and The Tattoo Meaning

Black widow tattoo meanings are drawn from the black widow spider. The black widow spider is considered one of the most deadly spiders in the world. Black widows have a dark-colored body with pink or red spots on the underside of their abdomen that are immediately recognizable. This distinctive look of this eight-legged spider sends warnings to predators of the dangerous venom they carry.

3D Black Widow Head Tattoo

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Their creepy color also strikes fear in the minds of any vulnerable prey. Talking about prey, a black widow spider survives on almost anything caught up in its webs making the spider's web crucial for its survival. They inject venom into the unlucky prey that happens to get caught in their spider web and feed on their liquified bodies.

Spider Net and Black Widow Forearm Tattoo

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Although they have eight eyes, they only sense the world with all the tiny hairs on their long legs.

A male spider is only about half the size of its female counterpart and a black widow female will eat its male black widow counterpart after mating. Such mating habits are known as sexual cannibalism. Male spiders avoid death by ensuring that the female black widows are fully fed before mating.

You can find the black widow spider in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. These dangerous creatures are everywhere in the world except Antarctica. In the United States, black widow spiders can be found across the country most especially in the southern and western parts.

The black widow spider tattoo represents wisdom, strength, and cleverness. They can also be considered symbols of protection, feminine energy, and even death. Interpretations vary depending on the beliefs of the person wearing them. For example, society attributes these clever creatures to negative qualities betrayal, and broken relationships which would make their tattoos a bad sign. However, as black widow spiders come in several different forms and designs, so do their meanings.

Spider Net and Black Widow Forearm Tattoo

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Most people have become creative with the tattoo design of these venomous spiders. Innovative tattoos of the black widow's leg or the black widow eating are becoming more and more popular as people learn about the black widow tattoo meaning.

Top 105 Black Widow Spider Tattoos

Arm and Elbow Black Widow Spider Tattoo

The black widow tattoos in this collection are amazing. Most of these black widow tattoos contain red spots along different parts of their bodies which can represent sexual power. The multiple red spots can also help project untamable personas.

You can add a spider web tattoo to the black widow tattoos in this collection to create your own unique black widow tattoo variations and give them meanings depending on your personal convictions.

Black Widow Biceps Tattoo

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Black Widow with Spider Net Shoulder Tattoo

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Small Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Black Widow Biceps Tattoo

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Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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Spider Net and Black Widow Elbow Tattoo

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Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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Black Widow Elbow Tattoo

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Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Spider Net and Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Black Widow Elbow Tattoo

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Black Widow with Heart Elbow Tattoo

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Red Legs on Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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Black Widow Hanging on Net Arm Tattoo

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Realistic Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Big Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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Skull with Roses and Black Widow Arm Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Forearm and Hand Black Widow Spider Tattoo Ideas

Black widow tattoo designs on forearms and hands are absolutely beautiful and great for people who are interested in boosting their self-confidence. If done with luminous ink, the shiny jet-black luster will help the person wearing the black widow tattoo feel extra good about themselves.

The black widow spider tattoo designs in this section are also realistic and great for people with indomitable personas. Such animal tattoos are an interesting and attractive idea for those who would like to become sassy and strong women or those who consider themselves independent.

You can select a delicate black widow tattoo design from this section for your forearm or go for the small black widow tattoos for your hands and knuckles.

Black Widow Hand Tattoo

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Black Widow Forearm Tattoo

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Small Black Widow Hand Tattoo

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X-Ray Black Widow Hand Tattoo

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Black Widow Elbow Tattoo

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Black Widow Elbow Tattoo

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2004 Black Widow Forearm Tattoo

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Black Widow Forearm Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Hand Tattoo

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Black Widow Wrist Tattoo

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Shoulder and Back Black Widow Tattoo Ideas

This collection holds some of the most realistic black widow spider tattoo designs you'll ever see in the tattoo world. You can even mistake some of them for a real spiders.

There are a few different meanings you can associate with a shoulder and back black widow spider tattoo design. Female energy and femininity are just a few examples of the meaning behind such tattoo designs. This is especially true when the tattoo image is that of a female black widow spider tattoo.

The black widow tattoos in this section are amazing. If you don't fancy shoulder or back black widow tattoo designs, you can select your favorite black widow design and try it on other parts of your body.

Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Red Body on Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Dollar Bills and Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Honeycomb and Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Dark Rose and Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

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Realistic Black Widow Back Tattoo

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Chest and Belly Black Widow Tattoo Ideas

Chest and belly black widow tattoo designs are popular and versatile tattoo that looks great on men and women. Most guys who work out get the black widow tattoo design on their lower abdominal region because the tattoo design has a way of making the abs look ripped and visible.

When it comes to black widow tattoo meaning, you can get a chest black widow tattoo as a symbol of intelligence and independence. A female black widow tattoo symbolizes feminine energy. The red hourglass shape on the female's abdomen can inspire a creative force in you.

David Star and Black Widow Ribs Tattoo

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Broken Glass and Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Shaded Black Widow Ribs Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Spider Net and Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Small Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Spider Net and Black Widow Ribs Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Chest Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Brest Tattoo

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Black Widow Chest Tattoo

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Skull and Black Widow Ribs Tattoo

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Small Black Widow Ribs Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Chest Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Spider Net and Black Widow Belly Tattoo

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Black Widow with Red Dots Chest Tattoo

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Head and Neck Black Widow Tattoos

Here are some of the world's coolest black widow tattoo designs that can be a striking addition to your collections of body tattoos.

The neck tattoos in this section stand out. They add an edge and help give off a subtle baddie vibe to the wearers. If you want to express your no-nonsense persona, you should consider getting a black widow tattoo on the head or neck region.

Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Cheek Tattoo

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Colorful Flowers and Black Widow Head Tattoo

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Butterflies and Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Minimalistic Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Smiley Face on Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Shaded Black Widow Neck Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Head Tattoo

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Hip and Thigh Black Widow Tattoo Ideas

Keep it sexy with this group of 3D black widow tattoo designs. Black widow tattoo meaning aside, these thigh tattoos are extremely stunning. Some of the designs are of a female spider which is what you need to express your female energy.

These creatures' hip and thigh tattoos symbolize sexual power and can reinforce confidence in men and women.

Big Black Widow Hip Tattoo

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Black Widow with Heart Hip Tattoo

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Shaded Black Widow Hip Tattoo

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Realistic Black Widow Thigh Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Hip Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Thigh Tattoo

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Cry Baby Black Widow Hip Tattoo

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Eyes and Black Widow Thigh Tattoo

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Girl and Hanging Black Widow Thigh Tattoo

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Black Widow Hanging on Spider Net Thigh Tattoo

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Knee and Leg Black Widow Tattoo Ideas

Knee and leg black widow tattoos are linked with the good things in life. They can be a symbol of hope and wisdom. Adding web tattoos at the knees and allowing the black widow spiders to hang down your leg is aesthetic as shown in some of the images below.

Broken Glass and Black Widow Leg Tattoo

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Black Widow Knee Tattoo

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Black Widow Hanging on Spider Net Leg Tattoo

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Big Black Widow Leg Tattoo

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Snake and Black Widow Knee Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Knee Tattoo

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Girl and Black Widow Leg Tattoo

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Black and Grey Spider Leg Tattoo

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3D and Black Widow Leg Tattoo

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Black Widow Calf Muscle Tattoo

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Ankle And Foot Black Widow Tattoo Ideas

When you're all for something unique, this section has got you covered. The 3D black widow tattoos in this section have this feminine finish, making them the best choice for females.

Create your own special black widow tattoo meaning to these realistic ankle and foot tattoos.

Crying Eye and Black Widow Foot Tattoo

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Spider Web and Black Widow Ankle Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Foot Tattoo

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Black Widow Foot Tattoo

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Grey Black Widow Foot Tattoo

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3D Black Widow Foot Tattoo

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Black Widow Hanging on Net Foot Tattoo

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Special Black Widow Tattoos

If you're looking for a symbol that will completely eliminate danger, protect you, and bring positive growth, you should consider selecting one from among these black widow tattoos.

Most black widow tattoos in this section are realistic for those who love 3D black widow tattoos. Some are colorful while others are done in simple grey or black ink. The black widow tattoos here are also innovative when it comes to the position of the tattoo design on the body.

Fan of Marvel and DC movies? then the first image that came to your mind when you saw the title 'black widow tattoo' would be that of Scarlett Johansson in the movie black widow. No worries, a tattoo design with the black widow scarlet is featured in this section.

Black Widow Palm Tattoo

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Big Black Widow Back Tattoo

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Black Widow Throat Tattoo

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Blue Black Widow Shoulder Tattoo

Image by @black_widow_tattoo_studio_ via Instagram

Black Widow Palm Tattoo

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Black Widow Head Tattoo

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Skull and Black Widow Head Tattoo

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Black Widow Under Arm Tattoo

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FAQs

What Does A Spider Symbolize In A Tattoo?

Spiders are symbolic of wisdom patience and femininity. The venomous nature of some species also makes them powerful symbols for protection. A tattoo design with a spider means a combination of some of such characteristics mentioned above. However, you can always create other symbols you find you find worthy of your own tattoos with spiders.

Are Black Widows Good Luck?

Spiders are generally associated with good luck in most cultures around the world and that includes the black widow.

As beliefs differ, there are also a few cultures that associate them with bad luck for their black and red features. Choose the meaning you find pleasing for your own black widow tattoo.

What Does A Spider Web Tattoo Stand For?

A spider web tattoo design represents good luck in many cultures. Their intertwined locks can help draw you closer to your destination faster.

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