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2. Ctenus captiosus - Wikipedia

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   A study conducted by researchers at Lewis & Clark College on a single female C. captiosus found that it carried a total venom protein of 604.25. [7] It has been reported that a bite from this species is described as a needle-like puncture with subsequent swelling about the site, nausea, dizziness, and flulike symptoms that persist for several days. [8]

3. Latrodectus bishopi - Wikipedia

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   The bite resulted in a mildly painful throbbing sensation that lasted several hours. Unlike cosmopolitan species such as the black and brown widows, it seldom comes into contact with humans. The median lethal dose ( LD 50 ) of the spider's venom has been measured in mice as 2.20 mg/kg (with a confidence interval of 1.29-3.74), and each spider ...

4. Brown recluse spider - Wikipedia

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   Misdiagnosis of MRSA as spider bites is extremely common (nearly 30% of patients with MRSA reported that they initially suspected a spider bite), and can have fatal consequences. [37] Reported cases of brown recluse bites occur primarily in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. There have been many reports of ...

5. Spiders? Yikes! Florida drivers, watch for crawlers hiding in ...

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   The two main types of venomous spiders in Florida are widow and recluse spiders, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Black widows , particularly females, are ...

6. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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   There are only a few species of spiders in the U.S. that can bite humans. “The truth is that most spiders are too small to bite us, including those adorable jumping spiders,” Jody Gangloff ...

7. What You Think Is A Spider Bite Is Usually Something Else ...

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   These types of bites are rare, but brown recluse, black widow, and hobo spider bites can be deadly, so if you suspect one bit you, seek medical treatment immediately. You may need antibiotics ...

8. Huntsman spider - Wikipedia

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   On average, a huntsman spider's leg-span can reach up to 15 cm (5.9 in), while their bodies measure about 1.8 cm (0.7 in) long. [11] Like most spiders, [12] Sparassidae use venom to immobilize prey. There have been reports of members of various genera such as Palystes, [13] Neosparassus and several others inflicting severe bites on humans. The ...

9. The 10 Most Common House Spiders to Look Out For, According ...

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   “The majority of the spiders cause us no harm and are predators of pests,” says entomologist Roberto M. Pereira, Ph.D., an insect research scientist with the University of Florida. Translation ...