What are the beginning symptoms of being bit by a Brown Recluse Spider?
The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless. There are two notable exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider, which are both dangerous to humans. Bites from most (non-poisonous) spiders cause local redness, irritation, and pain that usually can be treated at home using an over-the-counter pain reliever along with application of cooling packs or a wet cloth to relieve swelling. Rarely, an individual can have an allergic reaction to a spider bite, even to a bite from a non-poisonous spider. The black widow and brown recluse spiders are more common in the southern states of the U.S. They prefer warm, dry climates and undisturbed areas such as basements, closets, woodpiles, attics, or under sinks. The black widow spider is a small, black, shiny spider with a red hourglass marking on its belly. The brown recluse spider is sometimes termed a “violin spider.” It is about an inch long and has a marking resembling a violin on the upper part of its back. Bites fr
