What to Do If You Suspect You Have a Spider Bite

If you suspect you have been bitten by a spider you probably have a lot of questions. It is important to realize that rarely are spider bites dangerous, but many conditions that are mistaken for spider bites can be dangerous themselves.

What does a spider bite look like?

It really depends on what type of spider you have been bitten by. Brown recluse bites, for instance, will typically become dark circles around a small bump that looks like acne. In fact, many times when people suspect they have been bitten by a spider it is only acne.

Just because you have a small red bump somewhere on your body, though, does not mean that you have a spider bite. Many times what people think are spider bites end up being MRSA, a very serious type of staph infection that is difficult to treat with traditional antibiotics. If you have a red bump that will not go away you should go see a doctor.

When do spiders bite people?

Spiders are nocturnal so they sleep during the day and are active at night. If a spider comes in to your house and bites you it will probably be at night. This is very rare (and usually you won't even know because only a few types of spiders can administer venom through a spider bite).

It is much more likely that a spider will bite you when you are on the spider's turf. If you have a woodpile, for instance, and you grab a log with spiders on the bottom they might feel threatened and attack you to protect themselves. If you have been bitten in this way you should try to get a good look at the spider; if it has a red hourglass-shape on it's abdomen it could be a black widow and you should be treated immediately.

How to get rid of spiders

It should not be normal to have a lot of spiders in your house. If you see spiders frequently you need to look for a possible point of entry. Look at your windows and make sure none are cracked and even look for cracks in the seam of your house.

If you find a crack you can by commercial products that you put in the crack and the fill out essentially closing the entryway to the spiders. This is a safe, effective way to treat for spiders.

If the infestation is more serious you might need to call an exterminator. Be sure to tell your exterminator about any children or pets you have in the house because this might affect how they choose to eradicate the infestation. You do not want glue traps lying around where children or pets might be playing, for instance.

Preston writes articles about various topics and interests for different internet media companies. He helped with the creation of Spider Bite Guide, a resource for people interested in learning more about spider bites.

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