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Brown recluse spider bites often go unnoticed initially because they are usually painless bites. Occasionally, some minor burning that feels like a bee sting is noticed at the time of the bite. Symptoms usually develop 2-8 hours after a bite. Keep in mind that most bites cause little tissue destruction.

Initially the bite site is mildly red and upon close inspection may reveal fang marks. Within a few hours, the redness gives way to pallor with a red ring surrounding the area, or a "bull's-eye" appearance. The lesion will often appear to flow downhill over the course of many hours. The center area will then often blister, which over 12-48 hours can sink, turning bluish then black as this area of tissue dies. Read more about the treatments for brown recluse spider bites.

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Google show me a picture of a brown recluse spider

A brown recluse spider is a venomous spider that has a violin-shaped marking on its head. The spiders are most common in the Midwest and the South. Brown recluse spider bites are often painless, which can lead to a delay in treatment. Within hours of a bite, redness and a 'bull's-eye" rash may appear. In the ensuing ensuing hours, the tissue at the center of the bite may begin to sink, form an ulcer, and die. This so-called necrotized tissue has a blue-black appearance. The majority of brown recluse spider bites do not cause significant tissue damage.

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Text Reference: OSHA Fact Sheet: "Brown Recluse Spider."

Is a brown recluse spider poisonous?

The brown recluse is one of two common spiders in the United States considered venomous. (The other is the black widow.) However, the hobo spider, wolf spider, and jumping spider can also produce bites that require medical attention.

What kills brown recluse instantly?

Get rid of brown recluses and other spiders by using a vinegar spray. Vinegar, including apple cider vinegar, can kill brown recluse spiders on contact. The acidity is toxic. If you can corner the spider and spray liberally, it will die due to the acidity.

What does a brown recluse spider bite look like on a human?

Recluse spider bites Increasing pain over the first eight hours after the bite. Fever, chills and body aches. A bite wound with a pale center that turns dark blue or purple with a red ring around it. A bite wound that grows into an open sore (ulcer) with the skin around it dying.

What attracts brown recluse in the house?

Brown recluse are attracted to cardboard, and they prefer the stillness of a storage room. They may also be found in attics, basements, closets, bedrooms, boiler rooms, heat tunnels, crawl spaces, and garages. A common outdoor location to find brown recluse is in debris or woodpile.