Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 In a message dated 8/27/2003 1:38:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, chrisziggy writes: > http://www.brownreclusespider.net/ Oh My GOD! That poor man and his HAND! I wonder how much surgery HE had to have. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! And I'm not easily grossed out! Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Woobeys: The Loving Touch Therapeutic Pillow http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 In a message dated 8/27/2003 4:56:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WoobeyQueen writes: > http://www.brownreclusespider.net/ Oh My GOD! That poor man and his HAND! I wonder how much surgery HE had to have. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! And I'm not easily grossed out! I knew of someone many years ago who was sitting in a college theater watching a play and a brown recluse crawled up inside her pantleg. She ended up losing half of her leg (lengthwise) and on disability for the rest of her life!! Scary!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Well, since we've been on the topic, sort of, I figured I'd post some info on the Brown Recluse Spider's bite ... I don't usually kill spiders - they get escorted outside, but this one and black widows just gotta DIE if I find them in or on my home ... *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brown Recluse Spider http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2061.html Bite Symptoms The severity of a person's reaction to the bite depends on the amount of venom injected and individual sensitivity to it. Bite effects may be nothing at all, immediate or delayed. Some may not be aware of the bite for 2 to 8 hours, whereas others feel a stinging sensation usually followed by intense pain if there is a severe reaction. A small white blister usually rises at the bite site surrounded by a large congested and swollen area. Within 24 to 36 hours, a systemic reaction may occur with the victim characterized by restlessness, fever, chills, nausea, weakness and joint pain. The affected area enlarges, becomes inflamed and the tissue is hard to the touch. The spider's venom contains an enzyme that destroys cell membranes in the wound area with affected tissue gradually sloughing away, exposing underlying tissues. Within 24 hours, the bite site can erupt into a " volcano lesion " (a hole in the flesh due to damaged, gangrenous tissue). The open wound may range from the size of an adult's thumbnail to the span of a hand. The sunken, ulcerating sore may heal slowly up to 6 to 8 weeks. Full recovery may take several months and scarring may remain. Plastic surgery and skin grafts are sometimes required. First Aid If bitten, remain calm, collect the spider, if possible, for positive identification and get medical attention immediately (contact your physician, hospital and/or Poison Information Center). Apply antiseptic solution to prevent infection and ice packs to relieve local swelling and pain directly to the bite area. An effective antivenom is not generally available. The physician will usually administer high doses of cortisone-type hormones to combat hemolysis and other systemic complications. A report suggests that treatment with dapsone (a drug used mainly for leprosy) may reduce the degree of tissue damage. See web link for more details http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2061.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 UUUUGH and if anyone wants to get grossed out in the name of science .... the bite pictures link on the left menu, especially on page 2 will give ANYONE the creepy crawly heebie geebies http://www.brownreclusespider.net/ *Wincing* Chris (list mom) , " Chris " <chrisziggy@e...> wrote: > Well, since we've been on the topic, sort of, I figured I'd post some > info on the Brown Recluse Spider's bite ... I don't usually kill > spiders - they get escorted outside, but this one and black widows > just gotta DIE if I find them in or on my home ... > Brown Recluse Spider > > http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2061.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 They are nasty photos. I've seen much worse (I work in the OR/ER as well), but they can be lethal...I agree...time to change the subject, lol. Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused...Anon coming soon: http://www.smoothscentsations.net WoobeyQueen [WoobeyQueen] Wednesday, August 27, 2003 1:48 PM Re: Re: Brown Recluse Spiders In a message dated 8/27/2003 1:38:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, chrisziggy writes: > http://www.brownreclusespider.net/ Oh My GOD! That poor man and his HAND! I wonder how much surgery HE had to have. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! And I'm not easily grossed out! Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Woobeys: The Loving Touch Therapeutic Pillow http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 I have to agree with the Woobey Queen.... Grossssssssssssssssssssssss...EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Carol - WoobeyQueen Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:47 PM Re: Re: Brown Recluse Spiders In a message dated 8/27/2003 1:38:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, chrisziggy writes: > http://www.brownreclusespider.net/ Oh My GOD! That poor man and his HAND! I wonder how much surgery HE had to have. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! And I'm not easily grossed out! Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Woobeys: The Loving Touch Therapeutic Pillow http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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