VAnimrod
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I HATE, LOATHE, and DESPISE the little 8-legged freaks...
But, I got this via e-mail today, it's pretty accurate, timely, and well, just generally good info, so I'm passing it along.
Quote:
Brown Recluse Spider Bites ---
People will be digging around, doing yard work, spring cleaning & sometimes in their attics. Be careful where you put your hands, especially with spring cleanups--wearing gloves may be helpful.
The Brown Recluse spider is THE most dangerous spider in the USA.
This man was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider. The following illustrates the progression of a brown recluse spider bite. The affected skin actually dies on his body. Some of the pictures towards the end are pretty nasty, but take a look at the last one -- it is a picture of the spider itself.
Day 1:
Day 3:
Day 5
Day 6
Day 9
The Brown Recluse Spider: A person, especially the elderly or small children, can die from it's bite. We all should know what the spider looks like:
Please be careful.
Spider bites are dangerous and can have permanent & highly negative consequences.
They like the darkness and tend to live in storage sheds or attics or other areas that might not be frequented by people or light.
If you have a need to be in your attic, go up there and turn on a light and leave it on for about 30 minutes before you go in to do your work.
But, I got this via e-mail today, it's pretty accurate, timely, and well, just generally good info, so I'm passing it along.
Quote:
Brown Recluse Spider Bites ---
People will be digging around, doing yard work, spring cleaning & sometimes in their attics. Be careful where you put your hands, especially with spring cleanups--wearing gloves may be helpful.
The Brown Recluse spider is THE most dangerous spider in the USA.
This man was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider. The following illustrates the progression of a brown recluse spider bite. The affected skin actually dies on his body. Some of the pictures towards the end are pretty nasty, but take a look at the last one -- it is a picture of the spider itself.
Day 1:
Day 3:
Day 5
Day 6
Day 9
The Brown Recluse Spider: A person, especially the elderly or small children, can die from it's bite. We all should know what the spider looks like:
Please be careful.
Spider bites are dangerous and can have permanent & highly negative consequences.
They like the darkness and tend to live in storage sheds or attics or other areas that might not be frequented by people or light.
If you have a need to be in your attic, go up there and turn on a light and leave it on for about 30 minutes before you go in to do your work.