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Black widow venom typically causes only mild symptoms, not death. Benzodiazepines and pain medications may be recommended to treat the pain resulting from the bite, if necessary. The only antivenin available is derived from horse serum, carries a moderate risk of allergic reaction or serum sickness after treatment and tends to be used only under such special circumstances as pregnant women with risk of preterm labor, the frail elderly or chronically ill children.
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What is more venomous a black widow or a brown recluse?
According to Dr. G.B. Edwards, an arachnologist with the Florida State Collection of Arthropods in Gainesville, the brown widow venom is twice as potent as black widow venom. However, they do not inject as much venom as a black widow, are very timid, and do not defend their web.
What is so deadly about the black widow?
It's poisonous venom.
What is more dangerous a king cobra or a black widow?
A cobra can deliver a lot more venom in its bite than a black widow can and comes into contact with more people in asia, so i would say the cobra is more dangerous. However the black widows venom is reported to be much more toxic than the venom of a cobra but a black widow cant deleiver much venom in its bite as its fangs are too small to usually inject the lethal amount of venom.
What is the most dangerous the female or the male black widow?
I would say the female because it has more venom than a male black widow
How does the black widdle protects it self?
The black widow spider protects itself by utilizing its venomous bite. When threatened, it may inject venom into a predator or perceived threat through its fangs. This venom can be harmful, or even fatal, to other animals, serving as a defense mechanism for the black widow.
Which is more dangerous the male or female black widow?
The female black widow spider is larger than the male, and therefore carries more venom.
How do you get rid of Black Widow Spiders with out chemicals?
You cannot.
How do you get rid of black widow spiders in your home?
You cannot
What is good about a black widow?
it gets rid of pests and its "husband"
Is there a anti venom to a black widow bite?
There is no cure that I know of, but I do know how to catch them, get them on the broom and put them in a bottle, then, put it in the freezer.I DON'T recommend this.I am only 13. There is an ani venom available but is dangerous to administer & usually not needed.
Who is more aggressive an black widow or an brown recluse?
According to Dr. G.B. Edwards, an arachnologist with the Florida State Collection of Arthropods in Gainesville, the brown recluse venom is twice as potent as black widow venom. However, they do not inject as much venom as a black widow, are very timid, and do not defend their web. So the info below is not truthful.The brown recluse is way more aggressive because they will bite at the sight of anything and black widows will only bite if threatened.
How long will you last if you get bit by a black widow?
It all depends on how much venom gets entered into the body.
