Brown Recluse Spider Bite Progression

The little bugger doesn't look so mean does he?
Notice the fiddle shape on his back.
That would be why they are called the Fiddle Back Spider.

He's the most dangerous spider in the U.S.
You can actually die from his bite.

Day 3 after being bitten by a Brown Recluse.

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Notice the "bull's eye mark."
The skin and tissue start to die on his hand.

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Decay is setting in...

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Day ten and he's going to have to have the dead skin removed, antibiotics, and skin grafting before he's better. Unless they have to amputate...

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I recieved this as an email and wanted to share the information.

Working in hospitals I know the dangers, but not everyone does.

The email mentioned that they like the dark which is why they are called "recluses."

So before you do work in the attick, shed, or garage...turn the light on about 30 minutes before you get down and dirty. Take any spider bite seriously because you could loose appendages or your life.