Spiders are one of the most feared creatures not only because of
their creepy appearance but their potentially lethal venomous bite.
Though not all spiders are venomous, there are quite a number that have
this trait. The effects of spider bites vary, depending on the species
and the amount of venom that has been injected into you. Some symptoms
may simply be swelling and itching for a few minutes to several days, or
may be as bad as muscular pain, difficulty breathing, or diarrhea.
In most cases, spider bites are not serious and can be easily treated with home remedies or by over-the-counter drugs like pain killers and anti-inflammatory medicine. However, there are a few spider bites that really need to be treated immediately and be administered with anti-venom to counteract the deadly poison. Spiders like the black widow, brown recluse, hobo, and wolf spider are some of the ones that give nasty, painful, and deadly bites.
The Spider
A spider is not an insect; it is an arachnid. If you look closely at one, you will notice that it only has two body segments, the prosoma and the abdomen, while insects like ants and bees have three. They also have eight legs, while insects only have six. Spiders may have from two to eight eyes, depending on the species. They spin silk to form webs that they use for various purposes such as for their homes and as a means of catching their prey.
Spiders are natural predators, meaning they hunt for their food - insects like ants, bees, and flies. With that, these arachnids are naturally aggressive. Spiders bite either to defend themselves or to catch their prey. A bite is not enough, so they inject venom, a toxic mix of poisons that either paralyze or kill their prey or enemy. Most spiders use their venom to liquefy internal tissues so that they can easily consume the creature with their proboscis-like feeding tube.
Deadly spider bites are quite rare in adults, but they do happen, especially when left untreated. However, children, the elderly, and those who are sick are more prone to allergic reactions that may be life threatening.
Dealing with Spider Bites
Depending on the spider that bit you, effects or symptoms vary. Doctors suggest that when a spider does bite you, you should try your best to capture the spider, especially when you are not familiar with the type that bit you.
In most cases, spider bites are not serious and can be easily treated with home remedies or by over-the-counter drugs like pain killers and anti-inflammatory medicine. However, there are a few spider bites that really need to be treated immediately and be administered with anti-venom to counteract the deadly poison. Spiders like the black widow, brown recluse, hobo, and wolf spider are some of the ones that give nasty, painful, and deadly bites.
The Spider
A spider is not an insect; it is an arachnid. If you look closely at one, you will notice that it only has two body segments, the prosoma and the abdomen, while insects like ants and bees have three. They also have eight legs, while insects only have six. Spiders may have from two to eight eyes, depending on the species. They spin silk to form webs that they use for various purposes such as for their homes and as a means of catching their prey.
Spiders are natural predators, meaning they hunt for their food - insects like ants, bees, and flies. With that, these arachnids are naturally aggressive. Spiders bite either to defend themselves or to catch their prey. A bite is not enough, so they inject venom, a toxic mix of poisons that either paralyze or kill their prey or enemy. Most spiders use their venom to liquefy internal tissues so that they can easily consume the creature with their proboscis-like feeding tube.
Deadly spider bites are quite rare in adults, but they do happen, especially when left untreated. However, children, the elderly, and those who are sick are more prone to allergic reactions that may be life threatening.
Dealing with Spider Bites
Depending on the spider that bit you, effects or symptoms vary. Doctors suggest that when a spider does bite you, you should try your best to capture the spider, especially when you are not familiar with the type that bit you.
