What are Spider Bites?
Spiders, like other insects, have the ability to bite. Rather than teeth, spiders have hollow fangs containing varying degrees of potent venom, which they instinctively use to kill their natural prey – mostly other insects. Spider bites on humans can occur when a human comes unknowingly into contact with certain spiders. Since all spiders have the ability to bite, many people mistakenly assume any spider can bite them. However, most spiders’ fangs either too small or too delicate to break human skin. There are some exceptions, thus making spider bites a potential cause for concern. Spider bites can occur from contact with numerous species and in many cases are classified as dry bites, or a bite when the spider is merely being defensive and injects no venom. Most spider bites are not harmful to humans and typical reactions are similar to other insect bites, including a small red or swollen bump accompanied by irritation or itching. Many people do not feel a spider bite and may not even
