My fiance was bitten by a small yellow sac spider this past weekend, and he refuses to have it looked at. I'm an arachnophobic and this just horrifies me! I can't research this online much past the short descriptions given on Google, b/c I don't like to see pictures of spiders. If anyone can give me a little info on whether he needs to go to the doctor, that would be GREAT!
2007-10-24 02:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by Sandi R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Bites by yellow sac spiders generally produce instant, intense stinging pain, not unlike that of the sting of a wasp or hornet. This may be followed by localized redness, swelling and itching; these manifestations may or may not evolve into a necrotic lesion, but when that occurs healing is usually complete within eight weeks. Systemic effects are usually not severe, but when they occur may include chills, fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, anorexia, and sometimes shock. Treament for the local lesion should follow the same protocols as outlined for the hobo and brown recluse spiders: Likewise, corticosteroid therapy may be beneficial when systemic effects are present.
2007-10-24 02:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yellow Sac Spider Bite
2016-09-28 09:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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yellow sac spiders are likely to make the drag line webs of the type you might get rid of with a broom or vacuum cleaner, but thankfully they rarely get near humans to bite. One of the dangers of their bite is a close connection with MRSA infections, which can be very serious; however the level of toxicity itself is disputed, even though the bite can leave necrotic. Bites by yellow sac spiders generally produce instant, intense stinging pain, not unlike that of the sting of a wasp or hornet. This may be followed by localized redness, swelling and itching; these manifestations may or may not evolve into a necrotic lesion, but when that occurs healing is usually complete within eight weeks. Systemic effects are usually not severe, but when they occur may include chills, fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, anorexia, and sometimes shock. Treatment for the local lesion should follow the same protocols as outlined for the hobo and brown recluse spiders: Likewise, corticosteroid therapy may be beneficial when systemic effects are present.
2016-04-04 01:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spider Bite Pictures
2016-12-13 03:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The venomous yellow sack spider, whose painful bite can cause headache and nausea, The bites of a yellow sack spider are indeed painful but not deadly,"
2007-10-24 02:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by sego lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elizabeth's right. To summarize, it's not much worse than being stung by a bee. Some people react strongly, most don't. He shouldn't need to see a doctor unless (a) he develops some reaction he doesn't like or (b) it will make you feel better (might as well start getting ready for married life now, I guess..).
2007-10-24 04:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by John R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, please take your finance to hospital - he might need antibiotics and possibly even further treatment. By the time I had finally gone to the doctor after being bitten by a sac spider my complete arm was in agony and I had only been bitten on the pinky finger. Good luck.
2007-10-24 07:52:30 · answer #7 · answered by Single Dragon 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋