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Can someone die from being bitten by a black widow on the toe?
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Yes: Black widow spiders can cause a variety of problems. It depends on your individual reaction to the venom and and the amount injected. Typically it would cause tissue necrosis and subsequent bacterial infection which could lead to death if not treated properly.
Answered 7/29/2013
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