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Beth
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Beth asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

Can spiders leave anything in your skin after they bite you.?

I got a bite from a spider and it looks like it left tiny fibers or something in my arm. I pulled them out with tweezers and they were white.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    yes. just how big was this spider? a tarantula bite will make you sick for a day or so, but the average spider bite will cause nothing but minor swelling and itchyness. only two seriously poisonous spiders native to U.S.

    1.black widow - venom is a neurotoxin, causing paralysis of involuntary nervous system - most importantly the breathing reflex...

    2.brown recluse AKA the fiddleback spider - venom causes necrosis of tissue surrounding bite. called fiddleback because of distinctive violin shape on body - neck of the fiddle points towards head.

    both spiders prefer warm, dry, dark places, so you dont run into them that often.

    if youre still breathing ok after a few hours, and the bite hasn't swollen up and turned colors in the center, youre probably ok. if it hurts excessively or changes color dramatically, you may want to see a doctor ASAP.

    if you do go to the doctor, it helps to have the actual spider that did the deed with you. saves a lot of fuss and bother all around.

  • 1 decade ago

    spider bites contain poisons, some can kill humans and others have no effect.

    if the area turns itchy, red, or starts to swell, get to an emergency room.

    if not, i wouldn't worry about it.

  • 1 decade ago

    its just hairs from its little fangs, it shouldnt get red or itchy, but if u know it was a poisonous spider than go 2 the emergency room

  • 1 decade ago

    They usually bite with their own type of venom being introduced in to the body.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I would tell a friend and go to the emergncy room cuz if it is bad and u go to late and they might not be able to help u!

  • 1 decade ago

    some have venom, & you can swell up & the area may turn red.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Wow! thanks! Exactly what I was searching for. I tried looking for the answers on other websites but I couldn't find them.

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