| [ http://www.emedicinehealth.com/black_widow_spider_bite/page2_em.htm ] Black Widow Spider Bite Symptoms
The black widow spider produces a protein venom that affects the victim’s nervous system. Some people are slightly affected by the venom, but others may have a severe response. The first symptom is acute pain at the site of the bite though there may only be a minimal local reaction. The local pain may be followed by localized or generalized severe muscle cramps, abdominal pain, weakness, and tremor. In severe cases, nausea, vomiting, faintness, dizziness, chest pain, and respiratory difficulties may follow.
The severity of the reaction can depend on the age and physical condition of the person bitten. Children and the elderly are more seriously affected than young adults.
In some cases, abdominal pain may mimic such conditions as appendicitis or gallbladder problems. Chest pain may be mistaken for a heart attack.
Blood pressure and heart rate may be elevated.
People rarely die from a black widow's bite. Life-threatening reactions are generally seen only in small children and the elderly.
I was bored, my symptoms fit it, I felt like someone hit the top of my hand with a hammer and it bruised right away. My g/f said as long as I didn't start vomating or feeling ill that it might not affect me, she's the med school person and I prefer the Rambo method of life.
2 Z's, 2 sigs.....whatever.
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