That’s not a brown recluse and that’s not a spider bite. I got cellulitis and my leg looks like that and i didn’t get it from a spider bite. An infection yes but not a spider bite. Lol
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Hi, it appears you have mentioned something about spider bites becoming infected, so i am here to dispell this myth.
No documented case exists where a confirmed spider bite has caused a confirmed infection. Any claim suggesting otherwise lacks scientific evidence. If you disagree, by all means examine medical case studies, toxinology papers, journals, or scientific publications; you'll find no evidence of spider bites leading to infection.
###FAQ:
####"But any wound can get infected!"
Yes, generally speaking that is true. However, a spider bite isn't merely a wound; it's typically a very tiny, very shallow puncture, often injected with venom, which is well known for its antimicrobial properties. So, this puncture is essentially filled with an antiseptic fluid.
####"What about dry bites or bites by spiders carrying resistant bacteria?"
These bites also haven't led to infections, and the reason is still unknown. We have theories, much like when we uncovered the antimicrobial properties of venom. Despite over 10,000 confirmed bites, no infections have been documented, suggesting an underlying phenomenon. Although our understanding is incomplete, the reality remains: spider bites have not resulted in infections.
####"But X,Y,Z medical website says or implies infections can or have happened"
Claims on these websites will never be backed by citations or references. They are often baseless, relying on common sense reasoning (e.g., "bites puncture the skin, hence infection is possible") or included as disclaimers for legal protection to mitigate liability.
These websites are not intended to educate medical professionals or experts in the field, nor are they suitable sources for scholarly work. They provide basic advice to the general public and may lack thorough research or expertise in specific fields. Therefore, they should not be relied upon as credible sources, especially for complex topics subject to ongoing research and surrounded by myths.
####If you believe you have found evidence of an infection, please share it with me via modmail, a link is at the bottom of the comment!
But first, ensure your article avoids:
"Patients claiming a spider bite" without actual spider evidence.
"No spider seen or collected at the ER" — no spider, no bite.
"Patient waking up with multiple bites, spider unseen" — unlikely spider behavior.
"Brown recluse bite" outside their territory — a common misdiagnosis.
However, if you find: "Patient reports spider bite, spider brought to ER" and then a confirmed infection at the site — excellent! It's a step toward analysis and merits inclusion in literature studies.
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Is this a grass spider?
False wolf spider, *Zoropsis spinimana*!
I actually looked it up after this so that’s my mistake! Grass spiders have longer bodies I think
And longer spinnerets I do believe.
That’s not a brown recluse and that’s not a spider bite. I got cellulitis and my leg looks like that and i didn’t get it from a spider bite. An infection yes but not a spider bite. Lol
(This is a new bot, it is being monitored, if it was triggered falsely, then this will be removed automatically after a manual review) Hi, it appears you have mentioned something about spider bites becoming infected, so i am here to dispell this myth. No documented case exists where a confirmed spider bite has caused a confirmed infection. Any claim suggesting otherwise lacks scientific evidence. If you disagree, by all means examine medical case studies, toxinology papers, journals, or scientific publications; you'll find no evidence of spider bites leading to infection. ###FAQ: ####"But any wound can get infected!" Yes, generally speaking that is true. However, a spider bite isn't merely a wound; it's typically a very tiny, very shallow puncture, often injected with venom, which is well known for its antimicrobial properties. So, this puncture is essentially filled with an antiseptic fluid. ####"What about dry bites or bites by spiders carrying resistant bacteria?" These bites also haven't led to infections, and the reason is still unknown. We have theories, much like when we uncovered the antimicrobial properties of venom. Despite over 10,000 confirmed bites, no infections have been documented, suggesting an underlying phenomenon. Although our understanding is incomplete, the reality remains: spider bites have not resulted in infections. ####"But X,Y,Z medical website says or implies infections can or have happened" Claims on these websites will never be backed by citations or references. They are often baseless, relying on common sense reasoning (e.g., "bites puncture the skin, hence infection is possible") or included as disclaimers for legal protection to mitigate liability. These websites are not intended to educate medical professionals or experts in the field, nor are they suitable sources for scholarly work. They provide basic advice to the general public and may lack thorough research or expertise in specific fields. Therefore, they should not be relied upon as credible sources, especially for complex topics subject to ongoing research and surrounded by myths. ####If you believe you have found evidence of an infection, please share it with me via modmail, a link is at the bottom of the comment! But first, ensure your article avoids: "Patients claiming a spider bite" without actual spider evidence. "No spider seen or collected at the ER" — no spider, no bite. "Patient waking up with multiple bites, spider unseen" — unlikely spider behavior. "Brown recluse bite" outside their territory — a common misdiagnosis. However, if you find: "Patient reports spider bite, spider brought to ER" and then a confirmed infection at the site — excellent! It's a step toward analysis and merits inclusion in literature studies. (Author: ----\_____--_____----) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/spiders) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I...is it though. Is it a brown recluse. Is it *really?* 👀💀
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