Only a few spiders are dangerous to humans. Two that are present in the contiguous United States and more common in the Southern states are the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both prefer warm climates and dark, dry places where flies are plentiful. They often live in dry, littered, undisturbed areas, such as closets, woodpiles and under sinks.
Black widow spider
The female black widow gives the more serious bite, but its bite is
rarely lethal. You can identify this spider by the red hourglass
marking on its belly. The bite feels like a pinprick. You may not even
know you've been bitten. At first you may notice only slight swelling
and faint red marks. Within a few hours, though, intense pain and
stiffness begin. Other signs and symptoms of a black widow spider bite
include:
Brown recluse spider
You can identify this spider by the violin-shaped marking on its top.
The bite produces a mild stinging, followed by local redness and
intense pain within eight hours. A fluid-filled blister forms at the
site and then sloughs off to leave a deep, enlarging ulcer. Reactions
from a brown recluse spider bite vary from a mild fever and rash to
nausea and listlessness. On rare occasions death results, more often in
children.
If bitten by a spider
Clean the site of the spider bite well with soap and water. Apply a
cool compress over the spider bite location. Aspirin or acetaminophen
(Tylenol, others) may be used to relieve minor signs and symptoms in
adults. Don't give aspirin to children. Give children acetaminophen
instead. Treatment in a medical facility may be necessary for children
under 6 years old and for adults with severe signs and symptoms.
If bitten by a brown recluse or black widow spider
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