Spiders don’t carry diseases, the way ticks and mosquitoes do, and in the United States, where thousands of species of spiders live, there are only a few venomous types that cause concern — notably, ...

Cushing also said a lot of black widow bites could be asymptomatic, as the spider might bite without injecting venom. The CSU factsheet offers several tips to monitor for symptoms of a venomous bite.

Black widow spider bites are infrequent in the area covered by the National Capital Poison Center, which includes D.C., Northern Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince Georges’ counties in Maryland.

Black Widow: Recognizable by its shiny black body and distinctive red hourglass marking, its bite may lead to muscle cramps and systemic symptoms. Hobo Spider : Common in the Pacific Northwest, it ...

These types of bites are rare, but brown recluse, black widow, and hobo spider bites can be deadly, so if you suspect one bit you, seek medical treatment immediately. You may need antibiotics ...

The Cleveland Clinic recommends that people who've been bitten by a black widow: Wash the bite area with soap and water. Apply ice to reduce pain and swelling, and to delay the effects of the venom.

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