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RED TRANSLUCENT SPIDER WINDOWS

Female black widows are normally shiny black with a red hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. Adult female black widows have dangerous venom, but will often try to escape rather than bite, unless guarding their eggs. A few small populations of black widows exist in western Washington. How do I recognize a black widow spider? Where can they be found?īlack widow spiders ( Latrodectus species) are common to eastern Washington. Immediately seek medical attention for symptoms of anaphylaxis. This can occur quickly and lead to rapid death if not treated quickly. Some people have severe allergic reactions to spider bites, including anaphylactic shock. Medical conditions misdiagnosed as spider bites include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other bacterial infections, as well as viral and fungal infections and chemical and thermal burns. Misdiagnosis of unexplained lesions as spider bites frequently occurs.

Reddish to purplish color or bite site blistering.īlack widow spider bites are a significant health risk for the very young, elderly, and those with high blood pressure and compromised immune system.

Possible symptoms resulting from a spider bite include: Most spider bites cause minor and temporary symptoms. Although extremely rare, death can occur in severe cases. Symptoms associated with spider bites can vary from minor to severe.

If symptoms don't improve, seek medical attention.

Loosen the bandage if it feels too tight or causes throbbing.

Wrapping a stretchable bandage around the bite site may help reduce swelling further.

Icing the bite area will reduce swelling and provide pain relief.

Wash the bite area with soap and water.

Identification will aid in medical treatment.

Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect a black widow spider bite.

What should I do if I'm bitten by a spider?

Use a broom to move spiders and their webs from the foundation, eaves, windows, and door frames to areas away from your house.

Keep wood piles, rock piles, shrubbery, and other objects away from the outer walls of your house.

Inspect firewood, potted plants, and other objects before bringing them inside your house.

Move beds away from the walls, and remove bedskirts and items stored under the bed.

Keep spiders from crawling into bed with you.

Clear away clutter, such as old furniture, boxes, or clothes that sit in undisturbed areas of your home or garage.

Vacuum regularly, particularly around door and window frames, behind furniture, and along ceiling and floor edges.

Seal small cracks and openings to your house using caulk or other sealants.

RED TRANSLUCENT SPIDER WINDOWS

Use tight-fitting screens on windows and doors.Also when cleaning your sheds, garages, barns, basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Wear protective clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, hat, gloves, and shoes when handling stored firewood or boxes.Check or shake out clothing and shoes before putting them on, particularly if your clothes have been stored or hung in the garage, shed, or barn.Bites happen when a spider is squished or pressed against your skin. Brush spiders off you, don't crush them.Although spiders usually are not aggressive, bites can happen when they become trapped or accidentally disturbed. There are two spiders of medical significance in Washington, the black widow spider and the yellow sac spider. Nearly all spiders are venomous to some extent, yet very few are harmful to people. The real concern is whether or not the spider is venomous enough to present a danger. Are there any venomous spiders in Washington?