Question 1

what does a black widow spider bite look like? can you include a picture?

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Black widow: The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake.

Question 2

i got bit by a black widow spider, what do i do mpw?

Accepted Answer

Black widow bite: Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spider's bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and Antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom).

Question 3

what should i do if i got bitten by a black widow spider?

Accepted Answer

Black widow bite: Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spider's bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and Antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom).

Question 4

how dangerous is it to be bitten by a black widow spider"?

Accepted Answer

Black widow bite: Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spider's bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and Antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom).

Question 5

please help! what happens if you get bitten by a black widow spider?

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Black widow: Black widow spider bites can cause localized pain. This can lead to cramping of muscles in the are of the bite. Or there can be generalized cramping of muscles, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing and tremor. 
If pain is significant or you have generalized body symptoms- seek medical care. For severe symptoms call 911. For severe pain a person may be given narcotic.

Question 6

what can be doen for a black widow spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention: If you know that you have been bitten by a black widow, seek medical attention immediately as the symptoms usually start within 20 minutes to 1 hour after the bite.  The severity of the reaction depends on the age and physical condition of the person bitten.

Question 7

describe the features of a black widow spider bite.?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Poisonous spider bites generally cause a painful ulcerated area within hours of the bite.  If he suspects a black widow or brown recluse spider bite, he should be seen.

Question 8

what to do if i had a dream that i was bitten by a black widow spider; can someone interpret?

Accepted Answer

Vague: You can go online or research several books and articles and you may get 100's or more interpretations. Impossible to say without having a history of events happening in your life.

Question 9

can you survive a black widow spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most people do!  deaths have mostly occurred in infants, very old or chronically ill people.  However, if you are bitten, seek medical attention asap as the bites can be very painful and the symptoms potentially very dangerous.

Question 10

is it possible to survive a black widow spider bite without medical attention?

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Yes for some people : & no for others.  Black widow spider bites can cause localized pain. This may lead to cramping of muscles in the are of the bite. Or there can be generalized cramping of muscles, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing and tremor. It is rare for a healthy person to die from a black widow spider bite.  An infant, elderly person or someone who already is struggling w a &gt;&gt;.

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