Brown Recluse Spider Bites & Treatment

Brown Recluse bites are somewhat rare as these spiders are non-aggressive unless sensing a threat. You may suffer a bite if the spider becomes entangled in clothing or you place a bare hand or foot in their habitat.

Geography

Brown Recluse spiders are most often found in the central Midwest states and southern states, edging toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Identification

The spider is easily identified by the violin-shaped pattern on its body. Its bite is harder to recognize because it is relatively painless with a slightly red area. The fang marks are difficult to see.

Symptoms

A bite sufferer will likely experience pain and itching following by fever, nausea and vomiting approximately 4 hours after being bitten.

Treatment

Seek medical attention as soon as possible. In the meantime, wash the bite location with mild soap and water. Apply ice and elevate the afflicted area of the body.

Warning

If left untreated by a physician, a Brown Recluse's bite can cause blistering, necrosis of the skin with underlying fat, open lesions, organ damage as venom enters the bloodstream and (rarely) death.

References

• The Official Brown Recluse Spider

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