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Wild Things: Bite of the Black Widow 4fm4t

Dec 27, 2006

It may have worked in your backyard! Find out more about this eight-legged predator.

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There are three species of black widow spiders and all of them are poisonous. The female black widow is the most poisonous spider in his body.

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The female black widow makes good of her name and usually makes a meal out of the male after mating. On average, the female black widow will live for about a year and a half.

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Black widows are found throughout most of the Western Hemisphere - deserts to trash cans to attics. Generally they spin their webs in warm, dark places.

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When feeding, the widow will make small punctures in its victim's body, injecting venom which paralyzes its prey. In addition to bite is if no medical attention is available.

Treating a Black Widow Bite 54t2v

The bite itself looks almost like a bullseye - a lighter area surrounded by a red circle. Within the first two hours of being bitten, severe cramps and symptoms. The best thing to do if bitten by a black widow is to immediately wash the wound with warm, soapy water. If symptoms do not go away, you should seek medical attention immediately.

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