Spider Venom

Funnel Web Spider Venom

Although funnel-web spiders are widely distributed throughout the southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, the only species so far proven to be dangerous to humans are largely limited to the eastern part of New South Wales and southeast Queensland. The only known killer is the Sydney funnel-web spider, which is found mostly in the Sydney region, north to Newcastle and south to the Illawarra region.

The antivenom for the Sydney funnel-web spider has also proved to be effective for various other species of funnel-web. The protein toxin, delta-atraxotoxin, present in the acidic venom is also thought to be the prevalent compound which causes the severe effects in humans. Other mammals seem to be unaffected by the funnel-web spider venom. The toxin produces a rapid effect on the nervous system

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Though there have been 13 recorded deaths from funnel-web spider bites, some cases do not always develop severe symptoms. However, the same precautions first aid should be administered because, if untreated, a major bite may cause death within an hour. First aid treatment involves the application of a pressure-immobilization bandage, the same treatment as applied to a snake bite. The entire affected limb is bandaged firmly and, wherever possible, is further restricted in movement by the application of a splint

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The large fangs and acidic venom make the bite very painful. Bite symptoms start early, beginning with tingling around the mouth, twitching of the tongue, profuse salivating, watery eyes, sweating and muscle spasms. Hypertension and an elevated heartbeat occur which, when combined with respiratory distress may be very severe and potentially lethal..

Brown Recluse Spider Bite

A good home remedy for spider bites is lemon juice.Brown Recluse Spider Bite The juice in the lemon will keep your skin from continued itching, inflammation and swelling that usually accompany a spider bite. It is also a strong antidote that helps to kill any spreading infection.

Follow the instructions below about how to apply lemon juice to a spider bite.

Get a fresh lemon and extract the juice from it.
Use a cotton ball to apply the lemon juice to the affected area on your skin.
Allow the juice time to dry on the affected area and then rinse off the spot using lukewarm water.
Another way to apply the lemon is to use it to rub against the bite area. Wait for about five minutes then wash off using lukewarm water.

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-Apply turmeric

A great source for healing spider bites is turmeric.

The spice contains natural ingredients such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic contents that are good for killing any pain you might be experiencing after a spider has bitten you. Turmeric is good for helping to ease the swelling as well.

Here is how to apply turmeric.

Form a paste by combining one to two teaspoonfuls of turmeric powder with some olive oil. Mix them together to get the paste.
Put the paste on the bite area and leave for about 10 minutes.
Use warm water to rinse the area after the 10 minutes are up.
Another way to deal with the bite is for you to mix a tablespoon full of turmeric powder. Then blend the powder with some clean lilac leaves to make a paste. Spread the paste on the bite area and leave it for about 20 or so minutes after which you must rinse the area with some warm water.

You can repeat the above steps and apply more turmeric if you would still like to stop pain and other symptoms caused from the spider bite.

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