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

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

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Answered 12/22/2018

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