what is the best thing to do about a brown recluse spider bite?

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ok my friend got a spider bite by one i wanted to help him.

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The brown recluse spider bite needs to be treated by a doctor. The usual medicines required are oral antibiotics, steroids, and pain meds. The recluse bite will cause necrosis (rotting of flesh). The damage is done by the enzymes secreted by spider's fangs. Our bodies cannot process this enzyme and the flesh will rot until the enzyme's potency subsides. This is not at all like the poison from the Black Widow.

I can't believe you asked this question just now, because I just killed a brown recluse less than 2 minutes ago! I live in the southern US and we have them in great numbers here.

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9 Comments on what is the best thing to do about a brown recluse spider bite?

  1. Chris H on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 9:42 pm

    2. Go to the hospital quick, it can get deadly after a few days, I got bit when I was 12.
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  2. bob b on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 10:08 pm

    3. get him to the hospital immediantly!!!!!!!!!
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  3. 206356 on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 10:45 pm

    4. immediately–GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
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  4. Elvira M on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 10:56 pm

    5. Have your friend get emergency care immediately! They are very dangerous spiders! Best of luck
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  5. terra on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 11:20 pm

    6. I don't know about it being deadly in a few days, but I do know people who have waited to get treatment, because of the venom, the tissue affected turns into gangrene, then the victom often must get a skin graft to heal the area. If it is black or a bite that has a bullseye look to it, it might be a brown recluse andd you need to see the doctor.
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  6. GET REAL on Thu, 4th Dec 2008 11:55 pm

    7. The brown recluse spider bite needs to be treated by a doctor. The usual medicines required are oral antibiotics, steroids, and pain meds. The recluse bite will cause necrosis (rotting of flesh). The damage is done by the enzymes secreted by spider's fangs. Our bodies cannot process this enzyme and the flesh will rot until the enzyme's potency subsides. This is not at all like the poison from the Black Widow.

    I can't believe you asked this question just now, because I just killed a brown recluse less than 2 minutes ago! I live in the southern US and we have them in great numbers here.
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    I've been bitten by the brown recluse.

  7. latachia_2 on Fri, 5th Dec 2008 12:07 am

    8. Get to the ER!Those kind of spiders are the kind that can kill you!
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  8. jociek7 on Fri, 5th Dec 2008 12:38 am

    9. Get your friend to the hospital if you want your frined to keep their limbs! Brown recluse spider venom basically causes your body to start eating it self. you get a flesh eating disease. Seek emergency help!
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  9. Gizmo on Fri, 5th Dec 2008 12:59 am

    10. I am the victim of a Brown Recluse Spider bite and I'm still dealing with it after 4 months. I was in the hospital for 1 wk and since April I've been prescribed 6 different antibiotics, none of which help.
    I found a MIRACLE web site that saved me from surgery.
    Go here immediately and start treatments ASAP on your friend. Order the Brown Recluse First Aid Kit, trust me from one bite victim to another, this WORKS!
    http://www.brown-recluse.com

    If this really is a picture of him however they are more dangerous in kids and especially if he was bit on the face. Definately get the kit, but should you need to take him into the ER, don't hesitate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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