Ways to Distinguish a Spider Bite

Woke up one morning and notice swelling on your body? While you would know that you have been bitten by a spider if you actually see one, sometimes you might get bitten by one during your sleep. So, how do you determine that you have actually been bitten by a spider and say not any other insect like wasps and ants? After all, swelling can occur even when an ant bites you.

Knowing the difference

Spider bites can be quite similar to bites and stings by bees, wasps, ants and other similar insects making it a little difficult to distinguish a spider bite from others. Use these ways to distinguish a spider bite from any other bite.

· Most spiders bite in just one place and the skin color around the bitten area turns pink. The bite size is generally small in size and can be seen as a raised bump on the skin. The bite is mostly accompanied with itching and pain which lasts for a few hours when bitten by a non-venomous spider and for more than 24 hours by venomous spiders.

· Most spiders cause a body reaction and may pass on their venom to other body parts if not treated on time. The affected area may experience local numbness and a tingling and burning sensation for a while.

· If an individual gets bitten by a deadly spider and it deposits its venom onto the skin, then the skin may break down in that area. The blood circulation may stop, the red blood cells may get ruptured and an allergic reaction may occur. If one feels such allergy in the affected area, it is most likely a spider bite.

· In some cases, the spider bite emits a lot of pain and the skin around the area begins to change in color. At first the bite appears to be pale but then it reddens. An open sore may also develop and the skin starts turning grey and black in color.