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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 9:13AM on 9/6/2012

I was bitten by a brown spider that almost looked like a black widow... Should I be concerned?

I live in California, Covina, and I have NEVER seen a brown spider that looks like that... except in Texas... Keep in mind that my idea isn't far fetched because my uncle actually drove from a rural town in Texas (Cooper) all the way to my hometown. It was about average in male size, and looked a lot like a black widow, but was brown. I killed it as soon as I felt the sting, so I didn't get to see it's underside. Anyway, I plan to go to a hospital in a bit, I'm gonna ask my buddy to drive me there, but it won't be a while till he gets here. I could really use some leads so I can tell them the species possibilities ASAP! Thanks guys.

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gatorblu: 8 months ago | Last edited at 9:28AM on 9/6/2012

I got bit by a spider earlier year this and it hurt! I am not a wimp when it comes to pain. The bite swelled up and turned purple almost immediately. I went to the ER. They sent me home with a glorified neosporin ointment and told me they can't do anything for a spider bite. So just wash it, and put some neosporin on it and save your time and money.

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Oh, thanks man. I may just do that. Eff that hospital lol.

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crowtrobot: 8 months ago

are you getting sick?

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

I don't feel sick...

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crowtrobot: 8 months ago

the spider you are worried about would make you sick in minutes

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Idk, I feel a bit sore.

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

I'm going to the hospital, I should be fine.

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crowtrobot: 8 months ago

if you are worried go to the E R try to catch the spider though so they will know,or take a picture

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OsvaldoSegura: 8 months ago

well i would i'd go check it out man

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Oh really? -.-

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Sephira: 8 months ago

There are brown widows spiders and they are apparently fairly common in parts of CA. If it was a male, then you may not have much to worry about, but if the female ones are more toxic. Definitely might want to get it checked out as soon as you can.

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Good to know, thanks :D

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randomusername: 8 months ago | Last edited at 9:19AM on 9/6/2012

Wash it with soap and water! that's all you can do

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kennnnnnnna1: 8 months ago

Fuuuu. I hate spiders ):

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

I agree >.<

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kennnnnnnna1: 8 months ago

GAH! I would freaaaking die! ): how big was it?

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

About the size of the top of my thumb.

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kennnnnnnna1: 8 months ago

OhMyGosh. ): I would totally cry!

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Lol. It definitely freaked me out >.<

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kennnnnnnna1: 8 months ago

haha. I seen one this morning and cried. ):

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Hellmute: 8 months ago via iPhone

Hahaha. I was bit this morning and I jumped like a little girl when I saw what bit me T-T

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kennnnnnnna1: 8 months ago

Dude, i would do more than jump. haha!

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FarranLeach: 8 months ago

Try calling your local poison control. It should be listed in the first few pages of your phonebook with other emergency service contact numbers. If you still have the spider's body, keep it! If you do get sick, ER staff can identify its toxicity/species fairly easily.

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