What do you do if you are bitten by a black widow, brown recluse, or wolf spider?

Question

What do you do if you are bitten by a black widow, brown recluse, or wolf spider?

Im new to TN and they have those here. Also, what can I do to keep them away? Is there a chemical I can buy to keep them away? Should I buy an emergency kit with special stuff for the spiders?

Answer 1

Go to the hospital those things are dangerous

Answer 2

You go to the hospital. Don't worry too much about them, though. It's still really rare for someone to be bitten.

My friend was bitten by a brown recluse spider when we were in college and she didn't go to the doc for weeks, and her leg was swollen up like crazy, and it was really painful too.

Answer 3

Wolf Spider, not to worry.  Black widow or Brown Recluse, go to the below web site ASAP.

The only thing the hospital will do is give you antibiotics and those won't work, trust me!  

Yes, there are Brown Recluses all over TN. I am a Brown Recluse Bite Victim, was bit in April and STILL dealing with it, after 6 different antibiotics, 1 wk in the hospital, still didn't work, they old me I needed surgery and thank goodness I held off, I found a miracle Brown Recluse First Aid kit that really works Miracles, yes, absolutely get this kit, it has a shelf life of 5 yrs. Without this kit I would have had a 6-8 month recovery time, per doctors, but now it will only be another month or so.

Also, pesticides do NOT kill recluses, they actually like the pesticides because it kills insects and other spiders and that's what they eat. The most effective way to reduce the Brown Recluse population is by sticky traps, you can purchase those on this site as well.

Take it from me, a Brown Recluse Bite victim, this web site could literally save your life:

http://www.brown-recluse.com

Answer 4

First off, all three of those spiders are next to impossible to identify for someone who doesn't know exactly what to look for.

First, the "violin and solid brown and long legs" description for the brown recluse is inaccurate.  Many spiders can fit this description.  I have seen to many people freak out about a harmless grass spider saying it's a brown recluse.  Funnily enough, these people will argue me even after I tell them what it is.

I suggest reading about these spiders so you know exactly what to look for.  Keep stored cloths and blankets in an airtight plastic tub or bag so the spider doesn't try to take refuge in it (most common way people are bitten by recluses).  Keep the place tidy, no food particles lying around, and take care of insect problems.  If there is no prey, the spiders won't have a reason to stay in your home.

It is very important that you capture any spider that bites you for identification.  Do not smash the spider, try to use a cup and paper to catch it.  You can kill it with rubbing alcohol or freezing it in the freezer and contact your state's Department of Agriculture for advice on where to send it for a good ID There are many spiders that can be easily confused for one of the more dangerous spiders.  Male southern house spiders are often mistaken for recluses and they live in your area too.  There are also a spider called the false widow that looks just like a black widow, but isn't so deadly.

For general first aid to any unknown spider or insect bite, clean the bite area with soap and water, apply a cold pack to reduce swelling, take asprin or acetaminophen for pain (if any), and keep a strong eye on the bite location.  If you feel strong abdominal pains, have trouble breathing, or a necrotic "volcano" mark shows at the bite location, contact a doctor immediately.

While brown recluses and black widows are very dangerous, wolf spiders are not.  Basic first aid described should be more than enough to treat the bite.  Some sac spiders on the other hand can produce necrotic wounds similar to recluse bites, but not nearly as bad.

Answer 5

first off dont go where they r and if you get bit dont breathe heavy ur blood pumps faster that way stay clam call 911 they need to get the poison out

Answer 6

Swear... loudly

Answer 7

GO TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

Answer 8

Wolf spiders are pretty harmless.  Black widow spiders can cause your heart to stop you would need to go to the hospital.  Brown Recluse bite will eat your flesh to the bone.  You would also need to go to the hospital for that they will give you a steroids or Dapsone.  Try seven dust to keep spiders away.  Brown Recluse and Black Widow's hang out in dark places.  Be careful when going through boxes.