What to Do About Spider Bites in Bellevue, WA
Spider Bites – What to Do
A myth that many people still believe is that spiders bite while people are sleeping. It’s commonly thought that if one experiences a skin irritation or rash, it’s probably from a spider… even if the spider was never seen. People should be relieved to learn that spiders rarely bite. In fact, most of the house spider species around Bellevue WA aren’t even big enough to do any harm. Even still, occasionally a person might accidentally touch a spider in a threatening way causing it to react to protect itself. While most spider bites are harmless, it’s important to know what to do.
Types of Spiders That Bite
Spiders have the potential to bite but many have fangs that are just too small to pierce the skin of humans. Even if they were able to bite, their venom isn’t strong enough to do harm, except in the case of someone being allergic. Bites by the following spiders are commonly reported to cause moderate to severe reactions:
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How to Care for a Spider Bite
Bites from harmless spiders typically don’t produce any symptoms or may just appear as a small red or itchy bump that requires no special treatment. If a person suspects they have been bitten by a black widow or brown recluse, or they are suffering from severe pain and other symptoms, they should seek medical attention right away.
To properly care for a spider bite and provide information necessary to medical professionals, follow test steps:
- Wash bite area with soap and water
- Control swelling by applying ice packs and taking antihistamines
- If arm or leg has been bitten, keep it elevated
- Use over-the-counter medications to reduce pain
- Bring photo or specimen of spider for identification, if possible
- Make a note of all symptoms experienced
- Keep a list of questions to ask the nurse and doctor
Spiders, while relatively harmless, have been known to bite from time to time. In general, they do so only when trapped. Even though many spider bites have been misdiagnosed, it’s helpful to understand what to do and when to seek medical care.
If you have spiders in your home and are worried about being bitten, reach out to our expert spider exterminators. We can assess the infestation and determine the best way to swiftly and safely exclude them from your property.
