If you suspect you have been bitten by a spider you probably have
a lot of questions. It is important to realize that rarely are spider
bites dangerous, but many conditions that are mistaken for spider bites
can be dangerous themselves.
What does a spider bite look like?
It really depends on what type of spider you have been bitten by. Brown recluse bites, for instance, will typically become dark circles around a small bump that looks like acne. In fact, many times when people suspect they have been bitten by a spider it is only acne.
Just because you have a small red bump somewhere on your body, though, does not mean that you have a spider bite. Many times what people think are spider bites end up being MRSA, a very serious type of staph infection that is difficult to treat with traditional antibiotics. If you have a red bump that will not go away you should go see a doctor.
When do spiders bite people?
Spiders are nocturnal so they sleep during the day and are active at night. If a spider comes in to your house and bites you it will probably be at night. This is very rare (and usually you won't even know because only a few types of spiders can administer venom through a spider bite).
It is much more likely that a spider will bite you when you are on the spider's turf. If you have a woodpile, for instance, and you grab a log with spiders on the bottom they might feel threatened and attack you to protect themselves. If you have been bitten in this way you should try to get a good look at the spider; if it has a red hourglass-shape on it's abdomen it could be a black widow and you should be treated immediately.
How to get rid of spiders
It should not be normal to have a lot of spiders in your house. If you see spiders frequently you need to look for a possible point of entry. Look at your windows and make sure none are cracked and even look for cracks in the seam of your house.
What does a spider bite look like?
It really depends on what type of spider you have been bitten by. Brown recluse bites, for instance, will typically become dark circles around a small bump that looks like acne. In fact, many times when people suspect they have been bitten by a spider it is only acne.
Just because you have a small red bump somewhere on your body, though, does not mean that you have a spider bite. Many times what people think are spider bites end up being MRSA, a very serious type of staph infection that is difficult to treat with traditional antibiotics. If you have a red bump that will not go away you should go see a doctor.
When do spiders bite people?
Spiders are nocturnal so they sleep during the day and are active at night. If a spider comes in to your house and bites you it will probably be at night. This is very rare (and usually you won't even know because only a few types of spiders can administer venom through a spider bite).
It is much more likely that a spider will bite you when you are on the spider's turf. If you have a woodpile, for instance, and you grab a log with spiders on the bottom they might feel threatened and attack you to protect themselves. If you have been bitten in this way you should try to get a good look at the spider; if it has a red hourglass-shape on it's abdomen it could be a black widow and you should be treated immediately.
How to get rid of spiders
It should not be normal to have a lot of spiders in your house. If you see spiders frequently you need to look for a possible point of entry. Look at your windows and make sure none are cracked and even look for cracks in the seam of your house.
