Black widow spider bites can be very scary. Although it might not sound comforting, it’s rare that a black widow bite is deadly. The black widow bite is more harmful to children and elderly people. In any case, a bite victim should be taken to a hospital for professional help as there are many uncomfortable side-effects from the poison.

Sometimes people might not realize they have been bitten by a black widow. There are some effects from the bite that will become obvious once you’ve been bitten. Just because you didn’t feel it doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Here’s a list symptoms that could occur:

• If you saw the bite happen check the area where the spider was, 2 red spots will appear from the bite. If you didn’t see the spider bite you, you should be able to find the spot from the itching that will develop.
• The pain will move through your body from the bite mark but it will mainly affect your back and/or abdomen.
• Swelling can occur in some areas of your body such as the bite mark, your feet and even your eyelids.
• The poison that the black widow spider carries will also affect your nervous system.
• Additional side-effects that can occur include:
  • Tightness or pain in your chest or muscles
  • Nausea
  • Heavy sweating
  • Weakness, most often in your legs
  • Itching
  • Vomiting

Since the black widow is poisonous you can call Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at 1-800-362-0101.

Again this can be very scary and overwhelming, but try to stay calm and get yourself or the bite victim to the nearest hospital. If you have to wait for an ambulance, or for any reason can not get to a hospital, follow these simple steps to help aid the bite:

• Clean the bite mark with soap and water.
• Elevate the area that has been bitten to the level of your heart.
• Put some antibiotic cream or lotion on the mark.
• Apply a cold compress.

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