what can u tell me about spider bites?

Question

my nephew what bit by a black house spider. Is it dangerous

Answer 1

Where are you? If you are in Canada it is not a problem. If you are in the U.S. A., there are two spiders that are dangerous. If the black spider had a red hour glass on its back it is a black widow spider which has a powerful venom. (if yes get over to the poison control center for a check-up and possible anti-venin therapy). The other U.S. spider that's a problem is the brown recluse. It has an hour-glass marking on it. If so get over to the center for treatment. It has a slower acting venom, that's less venomous but festers for weeks and causes tissue damage.
If you are in Australia it could be desperately serious. The funnel-web spider (most commonly found in the Sydney area and surrounding woods),has an extremely toxic venom that can, sometimes, be life-threatening. It's a neuro-toxin and the bite must be treated a.s.a.p.
Dan the Answers-Man.

Answer 2

Dear Holarback 2,
If your nephew was bit by a black recluse spider, he could develop cellulitis of the surrounding tissue. Cellulitis is inflammation, and or infection of the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The signs and symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, fever, and possibly yellow, thick drainage from the site of the bite. If he has any of these symptoms he should see a doctor. Treatment includes a course of antibiotics specific to the type of bacteria present, (may have to draw blood to determine this), applying heat to the site, Tylenol or Motrin for pain, and or fever, and keeping the site elevated above the heart if possible. Not all spider bites cause cellulitis. Hope this information helps. from, Jill, R.N.

Answer 3

he should have the spiders abilities in a couple of days.

Answer 4

No. If it persisits, see a fricken doctor dude.