How dangerous is a young black widow bite?

The larger the black widow the more venom it will have available. Males are so small that their bites are not medical problems. Widow venom effect depends on the victim's weight and the volume of the venom delivered. read more

Even a large adult female Widow bite can produce effects that are more unpleasant than dangerous, and a fair percentage of Widow bites are anywhere from 'dry' bites (no venom) to mild bites (reduced amount of venom). read more

Depending on the individual, a black widow spite can be quite dangerous. Elderly and young children as well as any individual who has a compromised immune system may react more severely to a bite. Furthermore, those with high blood pressure are at greater risk as well. read more

Symptoms of a Black Widow Spider Bite If you are bitten by a black widow spider you may experience one or more of the symptoms listed below. Poison injected by the spider at the time of the bite causes the symptoms, not the bite itself. read more