What does it feel like to be bitten by a brown recluse spider?

The bite of a brown recluse spider frequently causes an initial sharp stinging sensation that quickly goes away. A small, white blister usually rises at the bite site surrounded by a large congested and swollen area. read more

Brown recluse spiders have a dark, violin-shaped patch just behind their heads. This mark can be hard to see, so it’s easy to mistake a different kind of brown spider for a brown recluse. Still, you should immediately call your doctor or go to the emergency room if you believe a brown recluse spider has bitten you. read more

Brown recluse spiders are one of two spiders found in the United States that can cause real trouble if they bite you. They produce harmful venom that may cause a painful sore at the site of the bite. It may cause even more severe symptoms in some people. read more