The Brown Recluse spider is creepy, crawly and dangerous - AmericaNowNews.com

The Brown Recluse spider is creepy, crawly and dangerous

Wildlife expert, Jules Sylvester says one of the most poisonous spiders in America is the Brown Recluse.  Its ferocious bite begins with a mere pinprick which can evolve into something positively horrific.

This excerpt from Ohio State University's Brown Recluse Fact Sheet describes the spider's bite in grisly detail:

Initially, the bite may feel like a pinprick or go unnoticed. Some may not be aware of the bite for 2 to 8 hours. Others feel a stinging sensation followed by intense pain. Infrequently, some victims experience general systemic reactions that may include restlessness, generalized itching, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or shock. A small white blister usually initially rises at the bite site surrounded by a swollen area. The affected area enlarges and becomes red, and the tissue is hard to the touch for some time. The lesion from a brown recluse spider bite is a dry, blue-gray or blue-white, irregular sinking patch with ragged edges and surrounding redness--termed the "red, white, and blue sign." The lesion usually is 1½ inches by 2¾ inches or smaller.

If you are bitten, have the following information ready for your doctor:  Age of the victim, bite time, weight and condition of the victim, place and spot where the bite occurred and of course the type of spider.

Don't be victimized by this venomous little arachnid.  Click the link on how to avoid the Brown Recluse.  The skin you save may be your own!

Copyright 2011 America Now. All rights reserved.

  • Poll

  • What disturbs you the most?

  • Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

    Spiders
    64%
    73 votes
    Snakes
    30%
    35 votes
    Centipedes
    3%
    4 votes
    Jelly Fish
    3%
    3 votes
  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • The FBI is warning that sexual perverts are stealing pictures of young kids from social media websites and are reusing them in alarming ways. Here's what you need to know to help protect children from cyber predators.
    It's a social norm now for people to be on Facebook, and many parents like to share photos and updates about their kids. But that info can easily be used by predators and other cyber-creeps! America Now shows how to protect your children online.

  • A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities.
    A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities. The non-profit organizations end up with just pennies on the dollar raised through solicitation campaigns, and it's all legal. 
  • What would you do if the warning sirens went off? Would you know where to go? We've got tips from the National Weather Service to help you stay safe no matter where you are.
    What would you do if the warning sirens went off? Would you know where to go? We've got tips from the National Weather Service to help you stay safe no matter where you are.
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and America Now. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.