Question 1

what is this brown recluse spider scare about?

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See below: Brown recluse spiders (loxoceles genus) have venomous bite that can cause a lot of problems medically.  This is what all the scare is about.  The major problems don't happen to everyone bitten but severe medical issues can result.

Question 2

can a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

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There is often no: Pain when they actually bite you.A blister develops with swelling. It then enlarges, hardens ; becomes red. This develops into an ulcer. Other symptoms may include: nausea, vomiting, joint pain, fevers, chills and possibly a rash over the body with small red to purple dots. This can be a painful condition.

Question 3

will a brown recluse spider hurt when they bite you?

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My story: I was bit by a brown recluse over twenty years ago. It did not hurt when bit.  But i went on to have fever, swelling of my arm, necrosis of tissue around the bite and i had musculo-skeletal pain all over. I basically felt like roadkill. My understanding is that some people don't have much of reaction to it.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: brown recluse spider?

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Violin/Brown Recluse: Three pairs of eyes instead of the usual four makes the identification of the spider, the eyes making the face look like a human skull.Treatment includes dapsone. Bites often get misdiagnosed, and are frequently bacterial infections like mrsa. Brown recluse venom is a vasoconstrictor, and Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and theoretically can prevent necrosis. Treat sooner rather than later!

Question 5

how long does it take until the symptoms of a brown recluse spider go away?

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Variable time: Human tissue can be destroyed by brown recluse venom. The victim may not feel or notice the bite when the bite happens. Initially the bite site may appear to be like any other insect bite. However over the course of a few days surrounding tissue is destroyed by the venom. The infection as well as the venom can also spread throughout the body and can be life-threatening. Treatment is supportive.

Question 6

what does a brown recluse spider look like dead?

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Brown Recluse: In the mature brown recluse spider as well as some other species of recluse spiders, the dark violin marking is well defined, with the neck of the violin pointing toward the bulbous abdomen. The abdomen is uniformly colored, although the coloration can range from light tan to dark brown, and is covered with numerous fine hairs that provide a velvety appearance.

Question 7

do a lot of people get brown recluse spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Not many: Brown recluse spiders are mostly in the midwest, usually in basements and hidden areas.  They are not aggressive but will bite if disturbed.  Most spider bites are by other species.  Look for the fiddle pattern on the spider.  Bites are rare but need serious attention as they lead to a persistent necrosis which can last for months.

Question 8

please let me know if there is an anti-venom for the brown recluse spider?

Accepted Answer

Brow Recluse: No antivenom-yet. There is treatment. Dapsone(an old leprosy drug) is useful. If the bite is already necrotic then debridement and wound care may be necessary.

Question 9

is it possible to get bitten by a brown recluse spider and not get any symptoms?

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Unlikely: A brown recluse bite is usually painful and itchy. If you have no symptoms you may have been bitten by something else.

Question 10

if bitten by a brown recluse spider and left untreated what usually happens to it?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis: The problem with this type of spider is the venom causes necrosis (death) of tissue. However, there really isn't a medicine that has been shown to stop this damage. Right now the best care is meticulous wound care.

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