Can anyone describe what a spider bite looks like, and if its a spider bite, what should I do?

Question

I woke up this morning with about six bites on my arms and on one of my hands. Its itching, but it doesn't look like a mosquito bite... how would i know if its a spider bite? And is it necessary for me to go to the hospital?

Answer 1

The doctor doesn't help if it's not a poisonous bite. If you go to the doctor they will probably prescribe you some anti-itch cream and that doesn't get rid of the bite.

I get spider bites on my right arm when I mow the lawn. First, it looks like a mosquito bite, but then it spreads and the area around the bite gets red, hot, and itchy. My first bite took 2 weeks to cure (I tried ice, lotion, toothpaste..anything to relieve the itching).

After that cleared up, I got another one, but this time  I used Oreganol P73 (oil of oregano) on it. No, this "oregano" is not the same thing as the "oregano" they put on pizza.  Oregano on pizza is not even a spice, whereas wild oregano (in the oil of oregano) is an antiseptic(kills bad bacteria) and can be used for health purposes.  I rubbed it on the spider bite once every day and it was gone in a 5 days.

I recommend getting the kind by North American Herb and Spice company, b/c they are the first ones to produce this oil. You can use the oil for many things, such as, respiratory problems, low blood pressure, stomach, bladder disorders, etc.

You can buy this oil at a Natural health store or online (I bought mine online). I listed a website where you could buy it below. If your bites turn out not to be spider bites, you could still use the oil, it helps w/ the itching.  

Answer 2

red and itching - important is do a house cleaning to get rid of that insect to prevent other bites next time ... your body may over react and may be dangerous.

Answer 3

I know this sounds crazy but it is probably just bed bugs

Answer 4

Please note the following is based on experience rather than actual knowledge (spiders seem to like me as a midnight snack!):

You should monitor your general well-being as well as the bite sites. Most spiders aren't that dangerous to humans and many bites will clear up in a few days, much like a mosquito.  Of course there are also some highly venomous ones, but usually you will react with fever, aches, and other symptoms fairly quickly.

I have sometimes been able to determine a spider bite as there are two small puncture wounds at the bite, though usually only one side will swell, sometimes I can tell it is not a mosquito bite as it gets a clear head on it like a pimple (which I usually pop as I "believe" I'm helping get any venom out, but I'm just guessing). Other times I'm just guessing it's a spider as, like you, I've woken up with a few itchy bites that don't look like mosquito bites.

I've found the best thing to help remove the itch and make the bite go down is antihistamine cream or tablet. You can usually buy these at any pharmacy without a prescription (the tablets will probably make you tired).  If the bites are in easy to get to places, you could show them to your pharmacist when you are there. If they are in awkward to get to places, or you have concerns they could be serious, go to your doctor.