2023-05-04 21:25:38
May, June and July are the busiest months in the violinist spider. That is, you can have a lethal encounter with her in your house. Hence the importance of knowing how to recognize it and what to do if it itches
This insect is considered more dangerous than the black widow spider (which does not have a negligible reputation). The main reason is that your bite it has the ability to dissolve tissues, because it contains enzymes that are 10 times more powerful than sulfuric acid, describes the Ministry of Health.
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What are violinist spiders like in Mexico?
The fiddler spider the one of corner as it is also known, it has a feature that can help you distinguish it, and therefore keep you safe from its bite. The corner spider it is distinguished by a mark on the upper part of its body (cephalothorax) that is shaped like a violin.
This spider can vary in size, you can come across specimens from 1.8 to 3 centimeters long. Like many spiders, it has eight legs and six eyes. Although the violinist spider is brown or gray in color.
Alert for a new species of violinist spider
In 2022, authorities of the State of Mexico activated alerts for the presence of a new specimen of Loxosceles, brown or corner spider. The difference between this and others is that the pattern that simulates a violin is fully visible at first glance. However, its bite is just as lethal.
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What to do if a violinist spider bites you?
The sting or bite of a fiddler spider it can cause skin sores, and in extreme cases the death of the person who receives it. Hence, you know what to do about this injury, according to the Mayo Clinic Medical Institute.
1- It is important that you initially wash the wound with soap and water. Don’t scratch or rub hard, it should be soft.
2- Try to place cold compresses on the bite for 15 minutes, every hour, to reduce pain and swelling.
3- Keep the area where you received the bite elevated. Also, you can take pain relievers to reduce the pain.
It is important that if you are sure that you were bitten by a violinist or corner spider, in addition to cleaning the wound, it is very important that you go to the doctor immediately. Since this bite requires immediate medical attention.
It is also important that you do not apply ointments or anything that could contaminate the lesion to the bite.
How do I know if I was bitten by a violinist spider?
In your confusion, fear, and pain, you may not be able to fully or clearly see the spider that bit you. The bite from a brown or fiddler spider It is distinguished by the following symptoms.
1- At first the pain is mild
2- The body experiences fever, chills and pain
3- The area where the bite was received acquires a purple or deep blue color, which can form a red ring or ring around the bite.
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Where does the violinist spider hide?
These spiders prefer to hide in small, dark places like boxes, shoes, behind furniture, in corners of ceilings and walls, and under rocks and logs. Therefore, it is important to be cautious when handling objects in these places to avoid any accidental encounter with a violinist spider.
If you suspect that you have found a violinist spider in your home or garden, it is important to contact a professional exterminator to deal with the problem safely and effectively. Watch out for the violinist spider!
The spider fiddler tIt can be scary, but the truth is that it is part of nature and it fulfills a function. However, try to keep your home clean so that it does not enter or make a nest, and if it bites you, go to the emergency room immediately.
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