Brown Recluse Spider Bites

Brown Recluse Spider Bite

Brown Recluse Spider Bite Symptoms

Being bitten by a Brown Recluse spider feels like a pinprick, which you may not notice. Reactions to being bitten depends on two things, firstly how much venom you have been injected with, and also how sensitive you are to it. Some victims of being bitten aren't affected and see only is a small red mark which heals without further problems. However, others either feel the effects of necrosis (the tissue being killed by the venom) immediately or within eight hours of being bitten. The pain felt is stinging and then followed by acute pain, possibly followed by restlessness, itching, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or even shock. At first the bite area usually swells up with a white blister in the center. The area then gets larger and hardens. The wound is red around the edges, becomes dry and is blue-gray or blue-white in color. In extreme cases, the wound becomes deep due to the dying tissue and reveals tissue underneath. The abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, are most likely to suffer severe necrosis than any other part of the body.

Brown Recluse spider bites can kill - the elderly and young children, plus people whose physical condition is poor.

For treatment, you should seek medical attention on the same day you were bitten. It's recommended capture and take the spider with you.

Bite Prevention Tips

Give your clothes and footwear a shake before putting them on.
Check towels and your bedding before using them.
Tape up boxes fully to make sure spiders can't enter them.
Items that are loose that are stored in the attic, basement, or garage should be kept in plastic bags.
Gloves are recommended when handling wood and rocks. Of course, check them too before putting them on!
Under your bed there should be no clutter. Plus bed skirts should be removed.
Beds are best to be moved away from walls.
To prevent spiders from entering your home, seal up cracks.
So that spiders can't feed on dead insects, it's best to remove them as soon as possible.