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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 spider
You can usually identify a black widow spider by the hourglass marking on its belly. In the United States, this spider is more common in the South.
Signs and symptoms of a black widow spider bite may include:
- At first, slight swelling and faint red marks
- Intense pain and stiffness
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Chills, fever and nausea
