Venomous Spider Bites

[ForestCreature]

Unfortunately I learned about this the hard way. Back in May I had what was thought to be a cold sore at first. It quickly evolved into a raised sore with a black center and a bright red ring around it, growing larger by the day. Ending up about the size of a penny in less than a week.  It was then that I realized it to be a venomous spider bite. Spider species unknown. But I did learn those little jumping spiders are the most common house spider that is venomous. The bite occurred while I was asleep at home not camping.
 
 

   <>What I learned from this event was a natural treatment for bites that are mildly venomous. I could almost immediately feel relief of the pain and itching & the spot decreased in size daily. Within a week of applying this mixture the black center literally fell off, leaving exposed healthy tissue & a hole that the venoms created from eating my flesh.  

   The concoction I used has now become part of my camping first aid kit. I

[campincrew]

Sounds like a brown recluse bite.  Another good reliever is to use meat tenderizer.  Make a paste with a dab of water and apply frequently to the bite.  The enzymes in the tenderizer chemically break down the venom.

[SkipP]

As I understand it, most ALL spiders are venomous but only a few are strong enough to break through human skin. Daddy Long legs have a pretty nasty venom so, thankfully, they don't bite..... people!

Marcy, how long will that remedy last before you have to replace it?

[ForestCreature]

Skip, I just keep the ingridents on hand in the first aid kit , mix it as needed.
 I wouldn't pre mix  & store it for possible use. When I used it  at home I made 1 capsule of each except the Vit E -  that took about 3 caps or so, I used as much as needed to make the paste. I stored it in a clean old prescription bottle , used it up in about 2 days. Then made another batch.
 
 
 

[tlhdoc]

At work this summer there have been little yellow spiders.  Some of the clients have been bitten and had very nasty reactions.  Pain and a lot of swelling, almost immediately.  No one remembers seeing them before this year. :confused:

[chasd60]

Unfortunately I learned about this the hard way. Back in May I had what was thought to be a cold sore at first. It quickly evolved into a raised sore with a black center and a bright red ring around it, growing larger by the day. Ending up about the size of a penny in less than a week. It was then that I realized it to be a venomous spider bite. Spider species unknown. But I did learn those little jumping spiders are the most common house spider that is venomous. The bite occurred while I was asleep at home not camping.
 
   
 
    <>What I learned from this event was a natural treatment for bites that are mildly venomous. I could almost immediately feel relief of the pain and itching & the spot decreased in size daily. Within a week of applying this mixture the black center literally fell off, leaving exposed healthy tissue & a hole that the venoms created from eating my flesh.  
 
    The concoction I used has now become part of my camping first aid kit. I

[Camperroo]

I just read recently that a little boy playing in his yard in TN was bitten by a brown recluse spider.  Parents brought him to ER where he was diagnosed with a virus and sent home.  By later that evening his symptoms were so severe they rushed him back to the hospital where they then realized it was a spider bite, but unfortunately the little boy passed away.  Now that is scary.  I always imagine seeing spiders in the house or yuck in the camper, but I never think about the kids playing outside in the yard.

Glad you're doing better!

[ForestCreature]

At work this summer there have been little yellow spiders. Some of the clients have been bitten and had very nasty reactions. Pain and a lot of swelling, almost immediately. No one remembers seeing them before this year. :confused:

I've heard alot of complaints about strange spiders around here too.  Possibly the strange weather patterns have something to do with it ?
 
 

[/font][/size][/color] And I thought it was going to be the recipe for a Banshee!!:yikes:

That recipe would be:
 Equal parts (fill the blender about half way) Creme De Banana  &  White Creme De Cocoa
 Ice, a little cream or half and half & 1 fresh banana sliced. Blend till smooth, pour and enjoy. :sombraro:  If it dosen't cure the bite atleast you won't care!
 
 
 Camperoo, there are way to many stories out there about bites going un noticed by the medical profession. It's sad a child had to loose his life from a bite. Those brown recluse are extremely scary.  
 
 It was kind of funny after, every time I saw a spider in the house...that's the one that bit me..........WHAP!  
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[SkipP]

It was kind of funny after, every time I saw a spider in the house...that's the one that bit me..........WHAP!

Nah, I'm pretty sure it had already died:D

[ForestCreature]

Nah, I'm pretty sure it had already died:D

ROTFLMAO  :J

[iwantapopup]

Thanks for the tip!  My DD was bit by a brown recluse last year (2003) right before we left for the MAPPUC rally.  We wound up in a Branson hospital and she needed 2 IV's.  Poor baby was miserable for a good part of our vacation.  We tried several things but she had 2 bites and her symptoms kept worsening.

Looks like I'll do some shopping for the first aid kit.