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Wolf spiders are only dangerous if you get bitten right? it isn't dangerous to touch items the spider has been walking on?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not dangerous: Here's some info: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/wolf_spider even most bites are not too bad. You are right, no danger in exposure to items. Identifying spiders can be difficult, but i don't think any are a problem for the situation you describe. Best!

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

Wolf spiders are only dangerous if you get bitten right? it isn't dangerous to touch items the spider has been walking on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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