Poisonous Ingredient brown recluse spider venom Symptoms body as a whole no immediate pain pain developing within the first several hours after being bitten pain becoming severe general feeling of discomfort formation of an ulcer in the area of the bite within the first 24 hours. Survival past 48 hours usually indicates that recovery will follow. The ulceration may take up to 6 weeks to heal, with proper care. The patient should be taken to the Emergency Room for treatment. The symptoms at the time of the bite may not appear to be very severe and may take a while to progress to a more severe state.
Treatment is important to minimize the damage done from the bite.
If possible, bring the spider to the emergency room for identification. What To Expect At The Emergency Room Treat the symptoms. There are no treatments to attempt at home. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.