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Spider Bite First Aid
While we often hear about the severe effects of spider bites, most of them are nothing to worry about and require little treatment. With a little time, they’ll heal naturally. Many spider bites are actually mistaken for bites from mosquitoes and other insects. A spider bite can normally be identified by two injection sites instead of one, which are made by two small fangs.
Almost all spiders are venomous; however, very few are actually dangerous to humans. If you know for a fact you’ve been bitten by a black widow or brown recluse call for an ambulance or have someone take you immediately to the nearest hospital as these bites can be deadly.
For most spiders, there is a small reaction that heals with time. If you are bitten by a spider you know is not dangerous (or if you’re not sure), there are a few things you can do to make yourself feel better:
- Wash the bite with soap and water. Just like any other cut or piercing wound, there is a chance of infection unrelated to the spider’s venom. You want to make sure to keep the wound clean and free from bacteria. You should also apply an antibiotic ointment.
- Add 8-10 drops of tea tree oil to a quart of ice water. Soak a clean cotton cloth or cotton ball in the mixure and apply as a compress for 15 minutes up to 4 times a day.
- Take an antihistamine. This will help reduce allergic reaction and reduce swelling and itching.
- Aloe vera gel is soothing to insect bites. Apply the gel as needed.
- Take medication for any pain. Acetaminophen is generally effective to reduce pain and swelling; adults may also try aspirin.
- Echinacea is effective for wounds and stings. Take 250-500 mg every two to three hours for the first day, then three or four times daily until the swelling subsides — up to five days.
If you can safely catch the spider that bit you, you should attempt to trap and identify it to make sure it is not venomous. If you did not see the spider, you needn’t worry about it unless you have symptoms that indicate a larger problem.
If the spider bite victim is under six years old, you identify the spider as being dangerous, you have severe symptoms, or the problem seems to be getting worse, you should see a doctor for additional treatment. Symptoms associated with dangerous spider bites normally include headache, fever, muscle ache, nausea, and tissue dying around the bite.
There are some types of spider bites that do require treatment, but you’ll probably never encounter most of them. Here are a few you may:
Black widow spiders
These spiders are small and black, and easily identified by the large, red, hourglass shape on their backs. Symptoms of a black widow bite are immediate pain and swelling of the bite, headache, dizziness, weakness, tremors, anxiousness, sweating, nausea, tearing, muscle cramping, and even paralysis. If you think you’ve been bitten by a black widow, administer the first aid as directed for other spider bites and contact a doctor immediately for further treatment.
Brown recluse spiders
This is a small, brown spider identified by a violin-shaped marking on its back. They usually prefer small, dark, dry spaces. Symptoms of a brown recluse bite are usually delayed and include pain, itching, burning, and redness at the bite. This will eventually grow into a bull’s eye and develop a black blister. You may also have a fever, headache, muscle ache, nausea and vomiting. In addition to the first aid above, you should also elevate the area of the bite and contact a doctor.
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I agree. There’s no need to panic unless you’re allergic to spider bites, in which case take antihistamine as mentioned. If you’re not sure if you’re poisoned or not, best go to a doctor.
ReplyThanks for commenting!
ReplyI know that a remedy for bee stings is ice as it forces the blood vessels to contract thus impeding the venom. Is this the same with a spider-bite?
ReplyThanks for that pine smell info,I will do that,,,would cedar work as well?
ReplyMy arms look so ugly now from these bits,especially the one broken,almost looks like a burn from the oven. It hurts bad,and the skin is so red rashes looking. I’ll be sure to use the baking soda paste,thanks
I got allergic reactions several time, for instance on my ankle. Day 1 it itched, day 2 it hurt and on day 3 I could’t walk the stairs anymore. Had to take antibiotics to get rid of it.
Still, I have no idea what spider did that.
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i have been bitten several times by spiders two little bites in a row. thanks for the information will use some of the comment.. t
ReplyI’ve always wondered what I should do in case of a spider bite. Another very useful post here!
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Take an antihistamine. This will help reduce allergic reaction and reduce swelling and itching. I also like to take some type of antibiotic just in case of infection.
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I had no idea that echinacea would be effective for spider bites. Thanks for the info!
ReplyIf you’re in an area where poisones spiders are very common, it’s best to see a doctor immediately (provided you are unable to find – and thus identify – the spider yourself). Some bites can be very severe, and by the time you feel the symptoms you may have just lost your thumb/finger to the spider (happened to a friend of mine, so it’s definitely possible).
However, if poisoness spiders are particularly rare in your area (or non-existent, if you live in certain European countries such as Britain, France and Germany) then there isn’t need to worry until you notice definite symptoms. Often, the greatest tell-tale sign of a poisoness bite is the appearance of the bite itself. If it rapidly turns a deep shade of red (beet red is a better way to describe it) in a large, circular area around the bite and begins to swell rapidly, then don’t hesitate to go to a doctor. If the bite and/or the surrounding tissue turns another colour (blue/black or green/yellow) then seek medical attention immediately.
Replyi agree with the fact that when spider bite then there is no need to spread panic since it will easily curable by just following simple steps which are given in this post.
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But what if a tarantula bit you or the Black Widow? Sure is dreadful even just thinking about it…
ReplyLuckily there are not a lot of poisonous species in Canada… I heard that there is only the black widow, which lives around Toronto, I’m freaked out just thinking about seeing one…!
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