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How do i tell what a non poisonous spider bite look like?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Did you actually see: A spider? Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. ** venomous spiders may cause significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction.

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