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What will a brown recluse spider bight look like on the first day?
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It will look like maybe a little dot with a bit of red swollen a bit, or it may look like two little bite marks on the area with red swollen area or if its just happned no red swollen area
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You found a spider in your home and its brown in color how do you find out what kind of spider it is?
You would first have to check the size of the spider. If it is a huge spider, it is obiously a tarantula. (Depending on location, very unlikely that it is a tarantula) If it is small, check for violin-shaped markings on the abdomen (the 'violin' markings of the brown recluse are on the cephalothorax where the legs are attached). If there are, the spider is a brown recluse. Depending on location, size, body shape, coloration, web or not, and where in your house, it could be any number of harmless spiders. A more detailed description would yield more information. ---------------------------- If it has a violin on it's back, kill it immediately! It's a Brown Recluse (A.K.A. The Violin Spider). The Brown Recluse has an acid-like venom that melts skin tissue, muscle & fat. If it's fuzzy, kind of large, & somewhat bright, also kill it immediately. It's a Wolf Spider. Their venom isn't deadly, or nearly as toxic as the Violin Spider, but their bites are very painful, they swell, they itch, & in some cases, can make you nauseous.
What spider has light tan almond shaped thorax with small dark brown head?
This needs some clarification to answer. Is it about a quarter to three-quarter inches long? Does it have a more slender body? If so, please stay away from it! There is a possibility it is a brown recluse spider. The brown recluse has what is called a "fiddleback" on its cephelothorax. It is a dark brown/black line, basically. Also, the brown recluse has only six eyes, which makes it distinct from most other spiders. In all actuality, if you can make out either of those distinctive features, you are way too close to it. A brown recluse bite isn't always felt upon first being bitten. The venom they produce causes necrosis, or flesh death. Basically, around where you were bitten, your skin dies and you have giant lesions of flesh. There is no known antivenin.
What spider in North Carolina is about as big as a 50 cent coin and the two front legs are black From the look of it at first I thought it was a brown recluse but it doesn't have a black underne?
Looks like it's a female arctosa. Ick! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Arctosa_sp.5.jpg
What kind of spider black body with four white spots and red legs?
That sounds like a common garden spider. They are a low-venom spider, usually shy and spin an orbital (round) web, the kind that are often photographed with dew on them. They live until first frost and are generally thought to be beneficial.
What is a brown recluse?
As its name indicates, it has the ability of hiding in your homes in the darkest and smallest places it can find. This species of spider normally attacks its prey injecting venom along with their bite. The venom of this spider is powerful, it is used to kill other insects.If bitten, remain calm, and immediately seek medical attention (contact your physician, hospital and/or poison control center). Apply an ice pack directly to the bite area to relieve swelling and pain but avoid exessive cold so you do not cause further injury. Collect the spider (even a mangled specimen has diagnostic value), if possible, for positive identification by a spider expert. A plastic bag, small jar, or pill vial is useful and no preservative is necessary, but rubbing alcohol helps to preserve the spider. The bites usually are more dangerous in kids, young adults and third age people. The symptoms are also affected by the standard of life, being more dramatical in poorly fed people. In a first instance, the bite appears and the area is raised by inflammation which surrounds the affected area. This area expands, changes to a red color, and the skin appears to harden. The victim is affected with fever, shiverings, nausea and vomiting. With time, the injury grows to an ulcer. The ulcer has a dry bottom, blue or gray borders, and an erythematous area of red color in the periphery. It measures between 1 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches. It causes pain and is generally deep.Healing takes months and leaves scars on the surface of the skin. Sometimes surgery is required in order to extract the necrotic tissue, and plastic surgery helps to repair the scar. The brown recluse has no interest in humans whatsoever; its bite is always "unintencional", which means the arachnid will only bite when being threathened or accidentally touched.Location of the Brown Recluse takes part mainly in the central midwestern states southward to the Gulf of Mexico, specially in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. Important: Anyway, these spiders can and do spread, travelling inside boxes and packaging. In order to find this spider in its natural habitat, although that would be very unwise to go looking for this poisonous spider, the first place to start looking is beneath rocks and inside tree holes. This arachnid, however, benefits itself from the human contact ; this type of animal relationship is called "synantrophic". Since the spider has nocturnal habits, the humans artificial light attracts them because of the large number of insects that are normally gathered around the light bulbs, and so the brown recluse spider ends up inside your home in search for them.AnswerA poisonous spider that eats flesh and makes the skin rot.
What little critters a venomous?
Scorpions, Black Widow Spider, and Brown Recluse Spider. These came to me first, there are a lot more critters around.
You found a spider in your home and its brown in color how do you find out what kind of spider it is?
You would first have to check the size of the spider. If it is a huge spider, it is obiously a tarantula. (Depending on location, very unlikely that it is a tarantula) If it is small, check for violin-shaped markings on the abdomen (the 'violin' markings of the brown recluse are on the cephalothorax where the legs are attached). If there are, the spider is a brown recluse. Depending on location, size, body shape, coloration, web or not, and where in your house, it could be any number of harmless spiders. A more detailed description would yield more information. ---------------------------- If it has a violin on it's back, kill it immediately! It's a Brown Recluse (A.K.A. The Violin Spider). The Brown Recluse has an acid-like venom that melts skin tissue, muscle & fat. If it's fuzzy, kind of large, & somewhat bright, also kill it immediately. It's a Wolf Spider. Their venom isn't deadly, or nearly as toxic as the Violin Spider, but their bites are very painful, they swell, they itch, & in some cases, can make you nauseous.
Are there brown recluse spiders in Minnesota?
Per UofM Extensionshttp://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/DD6962.html= Potentially Dangerous Spiders =The brown recluse spider, Loxosceles reculsa, is common outdoors and indoors in the southern and central United States. It is uncommon to extremely rare in the Upper Midwest. Only one specimen has been recorded in Minnesota (1953, Lake County). Only two specimens have been recorded in Wisconsin in the last 25 years. Brown recluse spiders have been reported in several widely scattered sites in southern Iowa since 1969. Specimens have been retrieved and confirmed from only twelve counties.Figure 2. Brown Recluse Spider The brown recluse spider is nicknamed the fiddleback or violin spider because of the distinctive dark violin-shaped marking on top of the front body section. Notice the neck of the violin points toward the rear. The brown recluse is unusual in having six eyes instead of the usual eight. The spiders are tan to dark brown and nearly ½ inch in body size. Recluse spiders avoid areas where there is human activity, and prefer closets, guest rooms, basements, and attics. They frequently inhabit shoe boxes, clothing and furniture. These spiders are most active at night and feed on silverfish, crickets, and other insects. Most people are bitten on the hands or feet when they are handling infested items. The bite of the brown recluse spider is usually painless. However, localized burning sensation often develops within the first hour and during the next 6-12 hours, a small pimple or blister forms. The surrounding tissue begins to darken and take a raised appearance. The venom of this spider can cause extensive tissue damage (necrotic reaction) and over the next 10-14 days, a sunken, open, ulcerated sore up to several centimeters in diameter. It normally takes 6-8 weeks for a brown recluse spider bite to heal. A large sunken scar may persist that requires surgery to repair. Not every brown recluse bite results in ulcer formation. In rare cases systemic complications such as liver or kidney damage result. See your physician or emergency room as soon as you suspect a brown recluse spider bite. Capture the spider for later identification (crush the specimen, if necessary, but do so as gently as possible).
What spider has light tan almond shaped thorax with small dark brown head?
This needs some clarification to answer. Is it about a quarter to three-quarter inches long? Does it have a more slender body? If so, please stay away from it! There is a possibility it is a brown recluse spider. The brown recluse has what is called a "fiddleback" on its cephelothorax. It is a dark brown/black line, basically. Also, the brown recluse has only six eyes, which makes it distinct from most other spiders. In all actuality, if you can make out either of those distinctive features, you are way too close to it. A brown recluse bite isn't always felt upon first being bitten. The venom they produce causes necrosis, or flesh death. Basically, around where you were bitten, your skin dies and you have giant lesions of flesh. There is no known antivenin.
What spider in North Carolina is about as big as a 50 cent coin and the two front legs are black From the look of it at first I thought it was a brown recluse but it doesn't have a black underne?
Looks like it's a female arctosa. Ick! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Arctosa_sp.5.jpg
Can bactrim be used to treat a spider bite?
i had 2 spider bites (brown recluse) and was bitten a few years before that by the same kind of spider. I got prescribed Bactrim and it was not only effective, it went away with no lancing or cutting on the wound. The first time i was bit, they lanced it and made it worse, that ended with emergency surgery on my forearm so i wouldnt lose my hand due to the swelling cutting off circulation in my hand. So take BACTRIM as a better and less painful treatment.
How are spiders harmful to humans?
Well, many spiders are poisonous. But here are a few. -Black widow -brown widow (I do believe) -brown recluse -wolf spider (i think) TIP: You can also Google first aid for these spiders and the FUNNEL or GRASS SPIDER. Those are very low venom rate and will not hurt humans. But also Google harmful or poisonous spiders, (: Your welcome.
What spider is native to Maryland that is considered poisonous?
Well, first of all, the correct term is venomous, but that is not that important. All spiders are venomous. Some very dangerous ones native to Maryland are the brown recluse and the black widow (yes, it does live around here, but you will most likely not see one around the house). So to answer your question, all Maryland spiders are venomous, just some are more dangerous than others. Most that you would see around here or in your house are relatively harmless (it might hurt to be bitten by one, but it probably won't do any significant damage).Black widows, and brown recluse' are the only spiders in Maryland, and America that are fetal to humans. all the other spiders are either harmless to humans or a little dangerous
What kind of spider black body with four white spots and red legs?
That sounds like a common garden spider. They are a low-venom spider, usually shy and spin an orbital (round) web, the kind that are often photographed with dew on them. They live until first frost and are generally thought to be beneficial.
Brown Recluse spider?
The Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles Reclusa) is a brown to deep yellow colored spider, native to south-western parts of the United states, and are venomous. Kingdom- Animalia, then Phylum- Arthropoda, Class- Arachnida, Order- Araneae, Family- Sicariidae, then Genus- Loxosceles, ending with Species- L. reclusa.
What spider looks similar to a brown recluse?
the brown reclus cause if it bites you your organs can rearrange...and that's about the most stupid answer I've ever seen.Actually, a black widow's venom is a "neurotoxin," which means it effects the nervous system of the body. It's meant to completely paralyze their prey, and eventually kills them as well... but the venom is strong enough that it can seriously effect humans. Young children, elderly, and those who are weak in health can easily die from the effects of a black widow bite. The neurological effects include extreme nervousness, jitters, sweating, and aching joints, as well as nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue. A healthy adult can usually survive a black widow bite if not treated, but it won't be a pleasant recovery. However, just as some people are allergic to bees and ants, a healthy person could have an allergic reaction along with the other symptoms, which could surely kill them, so it should never be ignored.There are also cases of plumbers, construction workers, air conditioning techs, and other high risk jobs that run into black widows constantly, that build up an immunity to their bites to the point it's no more than a bee sting to them.A recluse's venom, however, has more of a dissolving effect. Actually, most spiders' venom does this, as it dissolves the innards of whatever it's trying to eat, and the spider "drinks" their prey, leaving only the hollow shells you sometimes see hanging in spiderwebs. But a recluse's venom is overkill. When a human is bitten, the dissolving effect can continue to the point of requiring amputation of a limb if ignored, or death if it's not eventually treated, regardless of the health of the victim.As for which is deadlier overall.... It's literally a matter of "pick your poison..."Jack Spencer
Are there poisonous spiders in Oregon?
No, they are NOT naturally found in Oregon. However, the hobo spider does occur in Oregon and the Northwest states. It is commonly mistaken for brown recluse, and can cause the same effects (skin lesions).http://brownreclusespider.com/faq.htm http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PLANT/IPPM/spider.shtml
