At first I thought it was a Yellowjacket,I did'nt get a good look at it, I had my shirt off and it got me just above my beltline,(no stinger). I've been stung by many a bee growing up,but none ever looked like this.The bite area is swollen and red with a blister in the center now and entire area is hot to the touch. Area is approx. 2 in. in diameter,but swelling is increasing it seems.Pain extends outward approx. 4 to 5 ins. I live in Washington State and we have a couple of very venomous spiders living here,the Brown recluse and the Hobo spiders.Like I said,I did'nt get a good look at what got me,as I was using a weedeater at the time in some tall grass about waist high. Could this be a spider bite? A BAD spider bite?I feel fine as of now physically,but mentally concerned.
2006-08-26 21:21:35 · 5 answers · asked by bastardstitch 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
that sounds like a hornet sting. If it was a spider bite you would probably see the fang marks or holes in the middle. You need to at least call a doctor or medical type. Of course if it continues to get worse I would definately go to the E.R. and get it checked out..
2006-08-26 21:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked a medic here at work, and he said if it's a bulls-eye rash (red with a paler center) it could very well be a brown recluse bite. (We have the nasty things here in Missouri as well.) Might want to see a doctor in the morning just to be on the safe side, and if it is a brown recluse, he'll probably prescribed some antibiotics. If you're not allergic to Benadryl, you might take some of that to lessen the symptoms.
2006-08-26 21:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a spider bite. You might have also gotten hit by some debris. If you are concerned, go to your doc or an urgent care clinic just to be sure. I am sure it was not poisonous since it happened 12 hours ago, but better safe then sorry.
2006-08-26 21:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't ease up soon I'd check with a doctor. It could be an allergic reaction. It sounds most like a yellow jacket to me but I"m not an expert.
2006-08-26 21:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by casey54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side, have it evaluated by a health care provider.
2006-08-26 21:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋