Should you seek medical attention for a desert recluse bite?

Yes: Recluse spider bites are known to have unfavorable side effects. Depending on severity, it may need as little as pain control or even surgical intervention. Seek medical evaluation early.

Not likely: The majority (>90%) of recluse bites cause little tissue damage and do not need medical attention. Watch the bite site--if you notice the site becoming increasingly red, the formation of a brown eschar or increasing pain, do seek treatment.