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Black Widow Spider Bite Symptoms


Research Notes on Black Widow Spider Bite Symptoms


The bite of a female black widow is very venomous. The symptoms of a bite can appear as early as 10 minutes to an hour after being bitten.1 Some common symptoms include: nausea, dizziness, weakness, redness, and swelling.2

Fast Facts:

  • The male black widow is harmless.3
  • Seek medical help immediately if bitten.4
  • Can be diagnosed by a physical examination.5

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Research Notes References

  1. eHow: How To Identify And Treat Black Widow Spider Bites
  2. Children's Hospital Boston: What Are The Symptoms Of A Black Widow Spider Bite?
  3. BadSpiderBites: Black Widow Spider
  4. Ohio State University: Black Widow Spider Fact Sheet
  5. Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): How Is A Black Widow Spider Bite Diagnosed?

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