Can u die from a brown recluse spider bite?

Have you ever come across a small, solitary arachnid with big dark eyes and an even bigger reputation for venomous bites? We’re talking about the infamous Brown Recluse Spider. They may be found primarily in the midwestern and southeastern parts of the United States where they make their homes in secluded areas such as old clothes, shoes and webless corners etc.

The question on everyone’s mind is – can one really die from being bitten by this eight-legged nightmare fuel? Does it deserve its dangerous reputation or is it just another overhyped creature? Keep reading to find out!

The basics about brown recluse spiders

Brown Recluses go by many names- violin spiders (thanks to a distinctive marking on their back), fiddlebacks, loxosceles reclusa etc., but regardless of which one you use, there are some features that stand out.

Physical description

  • Brown coloring varying from light beige all the way to dark brown
  • Adult size ranging between 6 to 20mm
  • Long legs relative to other species of spidey
  • Six pairs of shining black eyes arranged in three rows
  • Fuzzy appearance due to densely packed hairs covering their legs and bodies.

Aren’t they cute little buggers?!

Habits

They like warm dry places such as attics or basements where they can hide away during daylight hours waiting for nightfall to strike when their potential prey is asleep. They have no problem eating other types of insects; however rodent food stands first among them.

Venom potency

Here comes the scary part! When these expert assassins attack humans or non-preferred animals/pets/rodents/etc.,~~they turn into death machines~~. In reality though..their venom has been known to cause serious tissue damage upon injection into human skin leading to necrosis, and in extreme cases can lead to systemic illness.

Fighting back

Unfortunately since not everyone wants a spider’s lifecycle inside their home, there are traps on the market for eliminating them. For more humane ways search ‘how do I remove brown recluse spiders’ though.

The big question: Can u die from a Brown Recluse Spider bite?

Yesn’t!

There have been reported cases of severe bites causing death but those are rare. Most people who get bitten just develop an itchy or painful bump that lasts longer than most other bug bites would- then after awhile this bump goes away leaving some nasty scarring behind depending severity of bite.

So while statistically speaking chances of fatalities due directly or indirectly as a result of brown recluse venom is pretty low..it’s always better to be safe than sorry.Here are some tips one can use to prevent any unwanted situations

What precautions should be taken?

Safe living practices help keep these creepy crawlies far from your doorstep and out of harm’s way respectively. If you live in areas where they’re common; here are some key dos and don’ts:

Dos

  • Keep clothing off floors
  • Check bedding before sleeping
  • Shake out clothes/ shoes/ gloves etc.,before wearing them
  • Place sticky traps near potential entry points into your living spaces (provided by pest exterminators).

Don’ts

Don’t allow trash or laundry heap up around housekeeping space.
Don’t keep cardboards, stacks of newspapers unattended.
Don’t neglect recycling materials longer than needed.

Keeping all things said above in mind and following necessary precautions helps with rising problems reducing risks in almost any situation We hope we’ve answered all questions you may have had about the legendary Brown Recluse Spider – may if never haunt~somewhere close!

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