Wolf spider brown recluse3/2/2023 ![]() ![]() Young children, elderly people and hypersensitive people are most likely to have a strong reaction to a spider bite. Overall, spider bites tend to be insignificant for most people. People who are more sensitive to yellow sac spider venom may experience the following symptoms are being bitten: They typically live outdoors, but fall weather can drive them indoors where they could be found in closets or dressers. They are identifiable by the dark-brown color around their head and their yellow/cream-colored bodies. Their bites are generally not very severe. Yellow sac spiders are found all over NC and are the most common cause of spider bites in North America, NCSP reports. You should still get medical attention if you’re bitten by a false widow since the bite area could get infected. The venom in their bites can cause fever, nausea and muscle aches, but they aren’t nearly as lethal as a black widow bite. They look almost identical to black widows except they don’t have the distinct hourglass marking, according to NC State Parks. Keep an eye out for false widows as well. However, they aren’t the only venomous spiders in the state. The brown recluse and black widow may be the deadliest spiders in NC. Other Venomous Spiders False widow spider (credit: North Carolina State Parks) If the bitten person doesn’t get better after taking the medication, a doctor will administer an antivenom that fights against the venom in the spider’s bite. When first bitten, wash the bite area well with soap and warm water, apply a cold compress and elevate the area to stop the spread of venom.ĭoctors treat black widow bites with medications that help muscles relax and ease the pain. ![]() Their venom mainly affects the nervous symptom, which causes pain in the lymph nodes.Įven though male and female black widows can bite, the female’s bites are more severe. Black widow range map (credit: NC State University)ĭue to the black widow bite being mild, people have trouble realizing immediately that they were bitten at all. Indoors, they’re usually found in crawl spaces, attics, basements, under appliances and in dark and damp corners, so be careful when cleaning and doing other housework. The brown widow is a newcomer to NC and seen often.īlack widows most commonly found outdoors under rocks, wood piles, dense plant growth and electrical equipment boxes. Three different types of black widows can be found in NC, according to a NC State University:Ĭlose-up of black widows and spiderlings (Getty Images) Male black widows are smaller than the females and have red and white markings on the back of the abdomen similar to younger spiders. The young spiders are tan/grey and have orange and white stripes along their abdomens. It’s important to be aware that only adult female black widows have the signature markings. ![]() 8 scary movies shot in North Carolina to get you … ![]()
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