Question 1

what should you do if you get bitten by a banana spider?

Accepted Answer

Banana Spider.: Seek medical attention asap for banana spider bites. Although most bites do not lead to  envenomation  it can be quite serious. A bite could require antivenom, tetanus shot and wound care. Some banana spider bites have led to death.

Question 2

if i was bitten by a spider 6 times, should i get checked out?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If there are any signs of an infection developing like oozing, pain at the sites, red streaking leading away from the sites, fevers associated withe the above symptoms, nausea, vomiting or if your tetnus is not up to date, or a black area at the center of the sites spreading outward (eschar), get seen!

Question 3

could you get sick from too many spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most spider bite are like other insect bites and may hurt at first but afterward, like with any break in the skin, infection needs to be watched for.  So cleaning is best. Some are dangerous like the well known widow and recluse bites in the usa, but there are other less known species that can cause problems like the recluse too.  Generally, watch the bite and if concerned, see a physician.

Question 4

there are brown recluse spiders where i live.  is it possible to get a bite and not feel anything?

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Possible: It is possible to be bitten during your sleep and not feel anything.  However if you do not have any signs or symptoms of a recluse bite then you should not worry about it.

Question 5

why do spider bites get warm?

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Spider bites: Inflammation or infection can both lead to heat.

Question 6

what should i do if i get bit by a spider?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean: Most spider bites are benign. The two major ones are brown recluse and black widow. These two require special care. Other than that just keep it clean and it should resolve on its own.

Question 7

i think a spider bit me, but i am unsure and would like to get some feedback.

Accepted Answer

Using this site: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information about a health issue followed by a clear related question. Why do you think you were bit? What are your symptoms? What kind of spider? You are welcome to start over.Your background info allows a focused response in the limited space available.posts are not linked so each needs to be complete.

Question 8

do spider bites get white heads on them ?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: No, they are not whiteheads.  The small bump on a real spider bite is the entry site for the spider venom. Sometimes the site with have a small amount of tissue death called necrosis or just have to heal as a puncture.

Question 9

what is the fastest way to  get a  rid of a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Unless you actually saw the spider most of these lesions are actually due to MRSA infections and you should be seen and treated by a doctor.  Spiders rarely bite humans and when they do the only ones in usa which are serious are the brown spider (loxsoceles reclusa) and the black widow.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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