If patient has circulatory problems, decrease the time to prevent possible damage to the skin. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. The patient should be taken to an emergency room for treatment if they show signs of an allergic reaction . If possible, bring the spider to the emergency room for identification. Death in a normally healthy individual is uncommon.
Recovery usually takes about a week.
Many arthropods are capable of carrying disease. This illustration shows some of the general characteristics of arthropods.