Here’s when you should call a doctor. If you have trouble breathing. If you feel dizzy or nauseous. If a ring of redness spreads out from the bite like a creepy halo.
If the bite turns into an open sore. That’s a sign of necrosis. It looks like a volcano. Not the cool kind. Go to the ER, stat.
If you know you were bitten by a black widow. You’ll feel intense muscle cramps. It’s like a Charlie horse but everywhere. Your abdomen might get hard. That’s a medical emergency.
Antivenom Exists
Antivenom is a real thing. It’s made from horse blood. Yes, horses. They are immune to spider venom. So we take that immunity and stick it in your IV. Crazy, right? Doctors have your back.
How to Treat Spider Bites: Symptoms and First Aid
