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Spider bites: First aid
When to seek medical care
Black widow spider
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Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Black widow spiders
Brown recluse spider
Black widow spider
Content
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Black widow spiders
Brown recluse spider
Black widow spiders
You can usually identify a black widow spider by the red hourglass marking on its belly. In the United States, this spider is more common in the South. It's also found in Europe.
Symptoms of a black widow spider bite can include:
- Irritated skin with pain and swelling.
- Severe stomach pain or cramping.
- Upset stomach, vomiting, headache, shaking or sweating.
