Spider Bites

Spider Bites

Spider Bites

Almost nobody likes spiders; they're always an unexpected nuisance and manage to find their way into almost every little cranny of the house. Having spiders in the house raises the possibility of being bit by one, especially when you're sleeping. If you've ever seen spiders anywhere near your bed then you know that being bit in your sleep is a possibility, and you should therefore be aware of what kinds of spiders you're dealing with and whether or not you should be concerned if one bites you.

There are many symptoms of spider bites, the most common being itching, swelling, redness, weakness, exhaustion, and cramps. We'll briefly consider some of the more troublesome spiders found in North America, bites from which could pose serious concerns.

The Brazilian wandering spider moves around a lot and likes to hide in dark places. The distinctive thing about being bit by a Brazilian Wandering Spider is the shocking pain which results, they provide the most painful of all spider bites. Some symptoms of being bit by these spiders include cold sweats, heart palpitations, burning, and priapism for men. Seek medical attention immediately if you think that you've been bitten by the Brazilian Wandering Spider.

Brown Recluse Spiders are also quite deadly in some cases, though they do not normally bite humans unless provoked and under threat. If a human is bitten the symptoms can become quite serious within three to eight hours of receiving the bite. Symptoms of brown recluse bits into extreme itchiness, pain, fever, blistering of the skin and muscle pain. Very rare cases also seem victims vomiting and developing lesions. Use ice compression on the bite and receive medical assistance as soon as possible. Wolf spiders are also dangerous, though less so than the previous two. The symptoms of wolf spider roughly mimic the symptoms of brown recluse bites only to a lesser intensity.

Black House spiders are found everywhere, and although their bites are certainly not lethal they can cause considerable discomfort. Victims of black house spider bites often experience sweating, vomiting, nausea, severe pain, and headaches. You should still see a doctor for these bites; they can give you some pain medication to counteract the venom.

One of the most common spiders found in people's homes are red rack spiders. These spiders have a red stripe down their back and deliver quite painful bites. Fever and fatigue often ensue after being bitten by one of these and many drug stores sell anti-venom specifically for bites from this very spider.

Although serious spider bites are rare, be sure to seek medical attention should you develop any sudden symptoms that seem to be related to a recent bite. It is always best to have these checked out just in case of serious complications.

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